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ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 vs Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18

RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed49
Latency74
Generation62
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3466 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed67
Latency87
Generation62
Verdict

ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62.

  • Total capacity: ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 leads (3,466 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
  • CAS latency: ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL18).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 has lower true latency (10.4 ns vs 12.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18
62Gear score62
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×8 GBKit2×4 GB
2,800 MHzSpeed3,466 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL18

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 Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 or Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 better?

ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62. Total capacity: ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 leads (3,466 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 leads (3,466 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).