Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 vs Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3866 MHz · CL18Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL14Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 and Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL18).
- Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 has lower true latency (7.8 ns vs 9.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
If you care most about speed.
Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 | Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Gear score | 75 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 3,866 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL14 |
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 Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 and Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL18). Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 has lower true latency (7.8 ns vs 9.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).