Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 vs Corsair Vengeance LPX 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed76
Latency93
Generation62
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance LPX 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

8×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed49
Latency84
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 and Corsair Vengeance LPX 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance LPX 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance LPX 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL19).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 has lower true latency (9.5 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Corsair Vengeance LPX 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19Corsair Vengeance LPX 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
75Gear score75
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity64 GB
2×8 GBKit8×8 GB
4,000 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL19CAS latencyCL15

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 4000 CL19 or Corsair Vengeance LPX 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 and Corsair Vengeance LPX 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance LPX 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance LPX 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).