Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
6×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (24 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 9.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 | G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Gear score | 57 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 24 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 6×4 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL7 |
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 Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 or G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (24 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).