Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
6×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 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: Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
- Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 has lower true latency (10.3 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Gear score | 53 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 24 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 6×4 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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 Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 better?
Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 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: Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).