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ADATA Premier 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 vs Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12

RAM · ADATA

ADATA Premier 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Latency60
Generation62
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 2800 MHz · CL12
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed32
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

ADATA Premier 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58.

  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL19).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 has lower true latency (8.6 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA Premier 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12
58Gear score58
DDR4TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit4×4 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL19CAS latencyCL12

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 (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 or Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 better?

ADATA Premier 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58. Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL19). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 has lower true latency (8.6 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).