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ADATA XPG Z1 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 vs Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12

RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG Z1 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed40
Latency66
Generation62
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2666 MHz · CL12
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed32
Latency97
Generation25
Verdict

ADATA XPG Z1 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.

  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL16).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
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Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG Z1 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
65Gear score65
DDR4TypeDDR3
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
4×8 GBKit4×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL12

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 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 or Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 better?

ADATA XPG Z1 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL16). Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).