Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs G.Skill Sniper 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

6×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Capacity78
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Sniper 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed23
Latency92
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and G.Skill Sniper 16GB (4x4GB) 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 Sniper 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • G.Skill Sniper 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

G.Skill Sniper 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9G.Skill Sniper 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
53Gear score53
DDR3TypeDDR3
24 GBTotal capacity16 GB
6×4 GBKit4×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,866 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL9

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 Sniper 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 better?

Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and G.Skill Sniper 16GB (4x4GB) 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 Sniper 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). G.Skill Sniper 16GB (4x4GB) 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 Sniper 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).