Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4133 CL19 vs PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4133 CL19

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4133 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed77
Latency95
Generation62
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RAM · PNY

PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4200 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed78
Latency96
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4133 CL19 and PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.

  • Speed: PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 leads (4,200 MHz vs 4,133 MHz).
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PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4133 CL19PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19
76Gear score76
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
4,133 MHzSpeed4,200 MHz
CL19CAS latencyCL19

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 PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4133 CL19 and PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Speed: PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 leads (4,200 MHz vs 4,133 MHz).

Which one is faster?

Speed: PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 leads (4,200 MHz vs 4,133 MHz).