Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 vs Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL13Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 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: Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL13).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 9.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 | Kingston HyperX Predator 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 |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL11 | 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 2400 CL11 or Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 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: Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL13).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).