Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 vs Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 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 · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed54
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 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 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL19).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 has lower true latency (9.5 ns vs 10.0 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

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 4000 CL19Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
75Gear score75
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit2×16 GB
4,000 MHzSpeed3,000 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 Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 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 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).