Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 vs Kingston HyperX Predator RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3466 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed67
Latency95
Generation62
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Predator RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency94
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 and Kingston HyperX Predator RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Speed: Kingston HyperX Predator RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,466 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16

If you care most about cAS latency.

Pick this

Kingston HyperX Predator RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16Kingston HyperX Predator RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
73Gear score73
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
3,466 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL17

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 Predator RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 and Kingston HyperX Predator RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Speed: Kingston HyperX Predator RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,466 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston HyperX Predator RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,466 MHz).