Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 vs Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed32
Latency100
Generation25
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 2800 MHz · CL12
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed32
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 and Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58.

  • Speed: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL12).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 8.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12
58Gear score58
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×4 GBKit4×4 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL12
≈ $850Estimated price—

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 (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 or Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 and Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58. Speed: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL12). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 8.6 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).