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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 vs Kingston HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed60
Latency98
Generation62
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL12
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed40
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and Kingston HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL14).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14Kingston HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12
71Gear score71
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit4×8 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL14CAS 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 3200 CL14 or Kingston HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and Kingston HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL14).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).