Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Crucial CT2K4G4DFS824A 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
6×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Crucial CT2K4G4DFS824A 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Crucial CT2K4G4DFS824A 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Crucial CT2K4G4DFS824A 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL17).
- Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Crucial CT2K4G4DFS824A 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | Crucial CT2K4G4DFS824A 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Gear score | 47 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 12 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 6×2 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL17 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $60 |
The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.
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FAQ
Is Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or Crucial CT2K4G4DFS824A 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?
Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Crucial CT2K4G4DFS824A 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Crucial CT2K4G4DFS824A 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial CT2K4G4DFS824A 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).