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Addlink Spider 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 vs Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

RAM · Addlink

Addlink Spider 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed70
Latency90
Generation62
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Latency80
Generation62
Verdict

Addlink Spider 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Addlink Spider 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).
  • Addlink Spider 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Addlink Spider 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Addlink Spider 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
63Gear score63
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×8 GBKit2×8 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL18CAS 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 Addlink Spider 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 or Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 better?

Addlink Spider 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Addlink Spider 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Addlink Spider 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).