Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 vs GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed40
Latency100
Generation62
VS
RAM · GeIL

GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3866 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed74
Latency95
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 and GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL18).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 9.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
66Gear score66
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×8 GBKit2×4 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed3,866 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL18

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) DDR4 2400 CL10 or GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 and GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).