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Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 vs Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 41.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed26
Latency100
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 41.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 and Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 41 and 41.

  • Speed: Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL17).
  • Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
41Gear score41
DDR3TypeDDR4
4 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×2 GBKit1×4 GB
2,000 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL8CAS latencyCL17
—Estimated price≈ $48

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 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 or Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?

Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 and Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 41 and 41. Speed: Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL17). Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).