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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 vs Kingston HX428C14PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14

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
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston HX428C14PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed49
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 and Kingston HX428C14PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.

  • Speed: Kingston HX428C14PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL14).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston HX428C14PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10Kingston HX428C14PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14
66Gear score66
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit4×4 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL14

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 Kingston HX428C14PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 and Kingston HX428C14PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Speed: Kingston HX428C14PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL14). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston HX428C14PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).