Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 vs Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 44.0 / 100Average
Capacity25
Speed26
Latency100
Generation25
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RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 44.0 / 100Average
Capacity50
Speed12
Latency86
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 and Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.

  • Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (12 GB vs 6 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
  • Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 10.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
44Gear score44
DDR3TypeDDR3
6 GBTotal capacity12 GB
3×2 GBKit3×4 GB
2,000 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL8CAS 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 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 or Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 better?

Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 and Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (12 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).