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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 vs Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666

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 · Patriot

Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57.

  • Speed: Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
Pick this

Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666
57Gear score57
DDR3TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit1×16 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL11CAS latency—

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 Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57. Speed: Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).