Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Mushkin Stealth 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

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 · Mushkin

Mushkin Stealth 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 47.0 / 100Average
Capacity50
Speed18
Latency90
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Mushkin Stealth 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (24 GB vs 12 GB).
  • Speed: Mushkin Stealth 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Mushkin Stealth 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
  • Mushkin Stealth 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 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.

Pick this

Mushkin Stealth 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9Mushkin Stealth 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
47Gear score47
DDR3TypeDDR3
24 GBTotal capacity12 GB
6×4 GBKit3×4 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL8

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 Mushkin Stealth 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?

Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Mushkin Stealth 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (24 GB vs 12 GB). Speed: Mushkin Stealth 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Stealth 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Mushkin Stealth 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).