Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
6×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (24 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Gear score | 53 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 24 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 6×4 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 1600 CL9 or G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 better?
Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (24 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).