Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 vs Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL14Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 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 Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL14).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 10.0 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 Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 | Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Gear score | 57 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL14 |
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 Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 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 Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL14).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).