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Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs G.Skill NT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

6×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 47.0 / 100Average
Capacity78
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
VS
RAM · G.Skill

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

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

Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill NT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (24 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill NT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17).
  • Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 has lower true latency (13.5 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

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

Pick this

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

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9G.Skill NT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
47Gear score47
DDR3TypeDDR4
24 GBTotal capacity8 GB
6×4 GBKit1×8 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed2,400 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 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or G.Skill NT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?

Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill NT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (24 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill NT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill NT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).