Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed23
Latency92
Generation25
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RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed60
Latency94
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (3,200 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15
61Gear score61
DDR3TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity8 GB
4×8 GBKit1×8 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed3,200 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 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 or Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 better?

Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (3,200 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (3,200 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).