Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 vs Corsair Mac Memory 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed32
Latency96
Generation25
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Mac Memory 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed23
Latency77
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and Corsair Mac Memory 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Mac Memory 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 11.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Corsair Mac Memory 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11Corsair Mac Memory 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11
57Gear score57
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit4×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed1,866 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL11

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 CL11 or Corsair Mac Memory 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and Corsair Mac Memory 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57. Total capacity: Corsair Mac Memory 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 11.8 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).