Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed23
Latency92
Generation25
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed49
Latency74
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17).
  • Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 12.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

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

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
53Gear score53
DDR3TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×8 GBKit1×8 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL9CAS 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 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 better?

Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).