Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 vs Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14
Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
8×16 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL14Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 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 16 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL15).
- Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 has lower true latency (7.8 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
If you care most about total capacity.
Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 | Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Gear score | 75 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 128 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 8×16 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,800 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL14 |
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 Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 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 16 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).