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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 vs Kingston HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13

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 Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed46
Latency92
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 and Kingston HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (32 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 Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL16).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 9.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16Kingston HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13
73Gear score73
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit4×8 GB
3,466 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL13

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 Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 and Kingston HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (32 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 Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (3,466 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).