Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Crucial CT2K8G4DFD824A 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Crucial CT2K8G4DFD824A 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Crucial CT2K8G4DFD824A 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 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 16 GB).
- Speed: Crucial CT2K8G4DFD824A 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 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 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Crucial CT2K8G4DFD824A 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Crucial CT2K8G4DFD824A 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Gear score | 56 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL17 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $78 |
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 CT2K8G4DFD824A 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?
Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Crucial CT2K8G4DFD824A 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 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 16 GB). Speed: Crucial CT2K8G4DFD824A 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial CT2K8G4DFD824A 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).