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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 vs G.Skill Trident 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2666 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed32
Latency100
Generation25
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed32
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 and G.Skill Trident 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58.

  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Trident 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL11).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10

If you care most about cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11G.Skill Trident 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10
58Gear score58
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit4×4 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL10

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 G.Skill Trident 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 and G.Skill Trident 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58. Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL11).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).