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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 vs Kingston HyperX Predator 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL13

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 HyperX Predator 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL13

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Latency92
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 and Kingston HyperX Predator 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.

  • Speed: Kingston HyperX Predator 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL13).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 9.8 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 HyperX Predator 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL13

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10Kingston HyperX Predator 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL13
66Gear score66
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit1×16 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL13

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 HyperX Predator 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 and Kingston HyperX Predator 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Speed: Kingston HyperX Predator 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL13). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 9.8 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston HyperX Predator 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).