Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 vs Kingston Server Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3866 MHz · CL18Kingston Server Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
1×32 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL42Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 and Kingston Server Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.
- Total capacity: Kingston Server Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Kingston Server Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL42).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 has lower true latency (9.3 ns vs 16.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston Server Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 | Kingston Server Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 | |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Gear score | 75 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×32 GB |
| 3,866 MHz | Speed | 5,200 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL42 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $334 |
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 Server Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 and Kingston Server Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Total capacity: Kingston Server Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Kingston Server Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,866 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL42).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston Server Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,866 MHz).