Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 vs TeamGroup Xtreem LV 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2600 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 · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Xtreem LV 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2600 CL10

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 2600 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed32
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 and TeamGroup Xtreem LV 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2600 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 2,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: TeamGroup Xtreem LV 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL11).
  • TeamGroup Xtreem LV 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2600 CL10 has lower true latency (7.7 ns vs 8.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

TeamGroup Xtreem LV 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2600 CL10

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11TeamGroup Xtreem LV 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2600 CL10
58Gear score58
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit4×4 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed2,600 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 TeamGroup Xtreem LV 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2600 CL10 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 and TeamGroup Xtreem LV 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2600 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 2,600 MHz). CAS latency: TeamGroup Xtreem LV 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL11). TeamGroup Xtreem LV 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2600 CL10 has lower true latency (7.7 ns vs 8.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,600 MHz).