Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed28
Latency100
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

6×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity78
Speed18
Latency98
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (24 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
  • Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 8.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
57Gear score57
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity24 GB
4×4 GBKit6×4 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL7

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 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 or G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 better?

Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57. Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (24 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).