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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 vs Kingston ValueRAM 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40

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 ValueRAM 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40

2×32 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL40
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed62
Latency47
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 and Kingston ValueRAM 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Total capacity: Kingston ValueRAM 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (CL19 vs CL40).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 has lower true latency (9.5 ns vs 16.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston ValueRAM 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19Kingston ValueRAM 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
75Gear score75
DDR4TypeDDR5
16 GBTotal capacity64 GB
2×8 GBKit2×32 GB
4,000 MHzSpeed4,800 MHz
CL19CAS latencyCL40
—Estimated price≈ $480

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 ValueRAM 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 and Kingston ValueRAM 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Total capacity: Kingston ValueRAM 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 4,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (CL19 vs CL40).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).