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Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 41.0 / 100Average
Capacity25
Speed23
Latency92
Generation25
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill NT 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 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 41 and 41.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17).
  • Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

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

Pick this

G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
41Gear score41
DDR3TypeDDR4
6 GBTotal capacity4 GB
3×2 GBKit1×4 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL17

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 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 or G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?

Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 41 and 41. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).