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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs Silicon Power XPOWER 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed28
Latency100
Generation25
VS
RAM · Silicon Power

Silicon Power XPOWER 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Silicon Power XPOWER 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57.

  • Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
Pick this

Silicon Power XPOWER 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9Silicon Power XPOWER 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666
57Gear score57
DDR3TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit1×16 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL9CAS latency—

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 Silicon Power XPOWER 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Silicon Power XPOWER 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57. Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).