Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 vs Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL18

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
VS
RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL18

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed54
Latency75
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL18 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (3,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL18).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL18

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL18
71Gear score71
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit2×16 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed3,000 MHz
CL14CAS latencyCL18

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 Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL18 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL18 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (3,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (3,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).