Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 vs TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40

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 · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40

1×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL40
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed77
Latency60
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 and TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Speed: TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,466 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL40).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
73Gear score73
DDR4TypeDDR5
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit1×16 GB
3,466 MHzSpeed5,600 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL40
—Estimated price≈ $82

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 TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 and TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Speed: TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,466 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL40). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,466 MHz).