Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 vs Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL15Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL12Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 and Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63.
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL15).
- Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
If you care most about speed.
Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 | Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 | |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | Gear score | 63 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 4×4 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL12 |
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 2666 CL15 or Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 and Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63. Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL15). Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).