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ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D41 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 vs Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D41 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency94
Generation62
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

8×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed46
Latency80
Generation62
Verdict

ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D41 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (128 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D41 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).
  • ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D41 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D41 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D41 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
73Gear score73
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity128 GB
2×8 GBKit8×16 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL15

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 SPECTRIX D41 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 or Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 better?

ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D41 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (128 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D41 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D41 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).