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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 vs HP V2 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

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
VS
RAM · HP

HP V2 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed54
Latency85
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and HP V2 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: HP V2 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

HP V2 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11HP V2 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
57Gear score57
DDR3TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×8 GBKit1×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed3,000 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL16

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 HP V2 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and HP V2 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: HP V2 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: HP V2 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).