Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 vs Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3733 MHz · CL17Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL20Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 and Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.
- Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,733 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL20).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 has lower true latency (9.1 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 | Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 74 | Gear score | 74 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 3,733 MHz | Speed | 4,000 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL20 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $96 |
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 3733 CL17 or Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 and Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,733 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL20). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 has lower true latency (9.1 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,733 MHz).