Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 vs TeamGroup T-Create Classic 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

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
VS
RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup T-Create Classic 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

1×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL42
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency49
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and TeamGroup T-Create Classic 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68.

  • Speed: TeamGroup T-Create Classic 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL42).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 16.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup T-Create Classic 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15TeamGroup T-Create Classic 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
68Gear score68
DDR4TypeDDR5
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit1×16 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed5,200 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL42

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 TeamGroup T-Create Classic 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and TeamGroup T-Create Classic 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68. Speed: TeamGroup T-Create Classic 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL42). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 16.2 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup T-Create Classic 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).