ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 vs Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18
ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3466 MHz · CL18ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (4x4GB) 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 (4x4GB) 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 (4x4GB) 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).
ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 | Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Gear score | 62 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,800 MHz | Speed | 3,466 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL18 |
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 (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 or Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 better?
ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (4x4GB) 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 (4x4GB) 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 (4x4GB) 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).