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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 vs G.Skill Value 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed32
Latency100
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Value 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Latency60
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 and G.Skill Value 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58.

  • Speed: G.Skill Value 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL19).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Value 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10G.Skill Value 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
58Gear score58
DDR3TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL19

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 2400 CL10 or G.Skill Value 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 and G.Skill Value 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58. Speed: G.Skill Value 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL19). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Value 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).