Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs Crucial CT2K2G4SFS624A 4GB (2x2GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 41.0 / 100Average
Capacity25
Speed18
Latency98
Generation25
VS
RAM · Crucial

Crucial CT2K2G4SFS624A 4GB (2x2GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

2×2 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 41.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and Crucial CT2K2G4SFS624A 4GB (2x2GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 41 and 41.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Crucial CT2K2G4SFS624A 4GB (2x2GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL17).
  • Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Crucial CT2K2G4SFS624A 4GB (2x2GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7Crucial CT2K2G4SFS624A 4GB (2x2GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
41Gear score41
DDR3TypeDDR4
6 GBTotal capacity4 GB
3×2 GBKit2×2 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL7CAS latencyCL17

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 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 or Crucial CT2K2G4SFS624A 4GB (2x2GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and Crucial CT2K2G4SFS624A 4GB (2x2GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 41 and 41. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Crucial CT2K2G4SFS624A 4GB (2x2GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial CT2K2G4SFS624A 4GB (2x2GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).