Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 vs Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14

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 · Mushkin

Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency100
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 and Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL19).
  • Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 has lower true latency (7.8 ns vs 9.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14
75Gear score75
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
4,000 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL19CAS latencyCL14

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 Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 and Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL19). Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 has lower true latency (7.8 ns vs 9.5 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).