Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 vs Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
8×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL15Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL17Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 and Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (128 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).
- Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 | Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 73 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 128 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 8×16 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL17 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $104 |
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 Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 or Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 and Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (128 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).