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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 vs Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12

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
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RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL12
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed32
Latency80
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 and Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 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 2,133 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 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12
58Gear score58
DDR3TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL12

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 Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 and Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 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 2,133 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 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).