Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4133 CL19 vs Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL42
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4133 CL19
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4133 MHz · CL19Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL42
1×16 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL42Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4133 CL19 and Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.
- Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (6,000 MHz vs 4,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4133 CL19 leads (CL19 vs CL42).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4133 CL19 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 14.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4133 CL19
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL42
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4133 CL19 | Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 | |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Gear score | 76 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 4,133 MHz | Speed | 6,000 MHz |
| CL19 | CAS latency | CL42 |
| — | 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 4133 CL19 or Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4133 CL19 and Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (6,000 MHz vs 4,133 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4133 CL19 leads (CL19 vs CL42). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4133 CL19 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 14.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (6,000 MHz vs 4,133 MHz).