Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 vs Kingston HyperX 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3466 MHz · CL16Kingston HyperX 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
4×32 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL15Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 and Kingston HyperX 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.
- Total capacity: Kingston HyperX 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (128 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (3,466 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL16).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Kingston HyperX 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 | Kingston HyperX 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 73 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 128 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 4×32 GB |
| 3,466 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL15 |
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 Kingston HyperX 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 and Kingston HyperX 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (128 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (3,466 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (3,466 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).