Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL19

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed18
Latency90
Generation25
VS
RAM · GeIL

GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL19

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed40
Latency51
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL19 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL19).
  • Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 15.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

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

Pick this

GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL19

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL19
39Gear score39
DDR3TypeDDR4
6 GBTotal capacity4 GB
3×2 GBKit1×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL8CAS latencyCL19

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 CL8 or GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL19 better?

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL19 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL19 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).