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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 vs Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 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
VS
RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

2×32 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed49
Latency74
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 and Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (3,466 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 12.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
73Gear score73
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity64 GB
2×8 GBKit2×32 GB
3,466 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL17
—Estimated price≈ $990

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 Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 and Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (3,466 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (3,466 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).