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ADATA XPG Z1 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 vs Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG Z1 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed49
Latency74
Generation62
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed46
Latency80
Generation62
Verdict

ADATA XPG Z1 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.

  • Speed: ADATA XPG Z1 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 12.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA XPG Z1 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG Z1 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
70Gear score70
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
4×8 GBKit2×16 GB
2,800 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL17CAS 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 Z1 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 or Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 better?

ADATA XPG Z1 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Speed: ADATA XPG Z1 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17). Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 12.1 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: ADATA XPG Z1 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).