Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13
Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 3200 MHz · CL13Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49.
- Total capacity: Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13 leads (3,200 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13 has lower true latency (8.1 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Gear score | 49 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 3,200 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL13 |
| ≈ $160 | 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 CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13 better?
Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49. Total capacity: Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13 leads (3,200 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13 leads (3,200 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).