Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17
Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL17Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17).
Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Gear score | 56 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 3,000 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL17 |
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 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 better?
Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).