Memory kits / Comparison

ADATA Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 vs Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12

RAM · ADATA

ADATA Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40

1×16 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL40
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed62
Latency47
Generation100
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2666 MHz · CL12
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed32
Latency97
Generation25
Verdict

ADATA Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: ADATA Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL40).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 16.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
65Gear score65
DDR5TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
1×16 GBKit4×8 GB
4,800 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL40CAS latencyCL12
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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 ADATA Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 or Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 better?

ADATA Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: ADATA Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL40).

Which one is faster?

Speed: ADATA Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).