Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 vs Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3866 MHz · CL18Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 and Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.
- Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 has lower true latency (9.3 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 | Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Gear score | 75 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 3,866 MHz | Speed | 3,000 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL15 |
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 3866 CL18 or Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 and Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).