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Apacer Commando 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 vs Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

RAM · Apacer

Apacer Commando 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Latency75
Generation62
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed23
Latency92
Generation25
Verdict

Apacer Commando 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Apacer Commando 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Apacer Commando 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Apacer Commando 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
61Gear score61
DDR4TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit4×8 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed1,866 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL9

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 Apacer Commando 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 or Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 better?

Apacer Commando 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Apacer Commando 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Apacer Commando 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).