Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 44.0 / 100Average
Capacity50
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
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RAM · PNY

PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 44.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed40
Latency72
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
  • Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

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

Pick this

PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15
44Gear score44
DDR3TypeDDR4
12 GBTotal capacity4 GB
3×4 GBKit1×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL15

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 GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 better?

Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).