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Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 vs Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

8×16 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed49
Latency84
Generation62
VS
RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed54
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (128 GB vs 32 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
  • Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL15Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
75Gear score75
DDR4TypeDDR4
128 GBTotal capacity32 GB
8×16 GBKit4×8 GB
2,800 MHzSpeed3,000 MHz
CL15CAS 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 Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 or Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (128 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).