Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Gear score | 57 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 3,000 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL16 |
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 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 or GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).