Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
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RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed54
Latency80
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17
56Gear score56
DDR3TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity8 GB
4×8 GBKit1×8 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed3,000 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 Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).