Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL13Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 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: Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 9.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Gear score | 57 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL13 |
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 Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 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: Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).