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ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D50 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4133 CL18 vs Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D50 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4133 CL18

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 4133 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed77
Latency99
Generation62
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed54
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D50 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4133 CL18 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D50 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4133 CL18 leads (4,133 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).
  • ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D50 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4133 CL18 has lower true latency (8.7 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D50 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4133 CL18

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D50 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4133 CL18Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
68Gear score68
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×8 GBKit2×8 GB
4,133 MHzSpeed3,000 MHz
CL18CAS 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 D50 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4133 CL18 or Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 better?

ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D50 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4133 CL18 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D50 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4133 CL18 leads (4,133 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D50 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4133 CL18 leads (4,133 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).