Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9
Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL9Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49.
- Total capacity: Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Gear score | 49 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL9 |
| ≈ $170 | Estimated price | — |
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 Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 better?
Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49. Total capacity: Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).