Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 vs Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL18
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3466 MHz · CL16Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3733 MHz · CL18Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 and Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.
- Speed: Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL18 leads (3,733 MHz vs 3,466 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 9.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL18
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 | Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 73 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 3,466 MHz | Speed | 3,733 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL18 |
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 3466 CL16 or Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL18 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 and Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Speed: Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL18 leads (3,733 MHz vs 3,466 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 9.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL18 leads (3,733 MHz vs 3,466 MHz).