Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 vs Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2666 MHz · CL11Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 2800 MHz · CL12Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58.
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL12).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 8.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 | Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 | |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Gear score | 58 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 4×4 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL12 |
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 2666 CL11 or Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58. Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL12). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 8.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).