Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 vs Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3333 MHz · CL16Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
1×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL36Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 and Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.
- Speed: Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL36).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 | Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 | |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Gear score | 71 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 3,333 MHz | Speed | 5,200 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL36 |
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 3333 CL16 or Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 and Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Speed: Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,333 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL36). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,333 MHz).