Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 vs Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12

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 · Mushkin

Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL12
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed32
Latency80
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 and Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL12).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

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

Pick this

Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12
66Gear score66
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit4×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL10CAS 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) DDR4 2400 CL10 or Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 and Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Total capacity: Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL12).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).