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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 vs Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

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 Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed54
Latency85
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 and Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.

  • Speed: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL16).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 10.7 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

Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
66Gear score66
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed3,000 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL16

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 Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 and Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Speed: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL16). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).