Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Kingston KHX16C10B1K2/16X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

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
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston KHX16C10B1K2/16X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 47.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency72
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Kingston KHX16C10B1K2/16X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (24 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston KHX16C10B1K2/16X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
  • Kingston KHX16C10B1K2/16X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Kingston KHX16C10B1K2/16X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9Kingston KHX16C10B1K2/16X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
47Gear score47
DDR3TypeDDR3
24 GBTotal capacity16 GB
6×4 GBKit2×8 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL10

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 Kingston KHX16C10B1K2/16X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 better?

Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Kingston KHX16C10B1K2/16X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (24 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Kingston KHX16C10B1K2/16X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston KHX16C10B1K2/16X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).