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ADATA XPG LANCER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 vs Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19

RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG LANCER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36

1×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL36
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed77
Latency70
Generation100
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed76
Latency93
Generation62
Verdict

ADATA XPG LANCER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Speed: ADATA XPG LANCER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (CL19 vs CL36).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 has lower true latency (9.5 ns vs 12.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA XPG LANCER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG LANCER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19
75Gear score75
DDR5TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×16 GBKit2×8 GB
5,600 MHzSpeed4,000 MHz
CL36CAS latencyCL19

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 XPG LANCER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 or Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 better?

ADATA XPG LANCER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Speed: ADATA XPG LANCER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 4,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (CL19 vs CL36). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 has lower true latency (9.5 ns vs 12.9 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: ADATA XPG LANCER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).