Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 vs Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed54
Latency90
Generation62
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 4266 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed79
Latency97
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL19).
  • Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19
68Gear score68
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×8 GBKit2×4 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed4,266 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL19

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 3000 CL15 or Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).