Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 vs Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL36
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3866 MHz · CL18Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL36
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL36Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 and Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL36 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL36 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL36).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 has lower true latency (9.3 ns vs 15.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL36
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 | Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL36 | |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Gear score | 75 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 3,866 MHz | Speed | 4,800 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL36 |
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 Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL36 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 and Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL36 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL36 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,866 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL36).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL36 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,866 MHz).