Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 vs Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL19Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36
1×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL36Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 and Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.
- Speed: Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (CL19 vs CL36).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 has lower true latency (9.5 ns vs 12.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 | Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 | |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Gear score | 75 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 4,000 MHz | Speed | 5,600 MHz |
| CL19 | CAS latency | CL36 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $96 |
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 Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 and Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Speed: Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 4,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (CL19 vs CL36). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 has lower true latency (9.5 ns vs 12.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).