Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

6×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 47.0 / 100Average
Capacity50
Speed18
Latency90
Generation25
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 47.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) 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: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) 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).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
47Gear score47
DDR3TypeDDR4
12 GBTotal capacity8 GB
6×2 GBKit1×8 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL8CAS latencyCL17

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 G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?

Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) 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: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) 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: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).