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ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 vs Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19

RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed54
Latency85
Generation62
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed76
Latency93
Generation62
Verdict

ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.

  • Total capacity: ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL19).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 has lower true latency (9.5 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19
66Gear score66
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×8 GBKit2×4 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed4,000 MHz
CL16CAS 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 Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 or Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 better?

ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Total capacity: ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).