Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 vs TeamGroup Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

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
VS
RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Latency60
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 and TeamGroup Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58.

  • Speed: TeamGroup Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 14.3 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

TeamGroup Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9TeamGroup Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
58Gear score58
DDR3TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×4 GBKit2×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL19
≈ $850Estimated price≈ $58

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 TeamGroup Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 and TeamGroup Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58. Speed: TeamGroup Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 ≈ $850, TeamGroup Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 ≈ $58. Current prices vary by store.