Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2933 CL12 vs Crucial CT16G4DFD8266 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2933 CL12
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 2933 MHz · CL12Crucial CT16G4DFD8266 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2933 CL12 and Crucial CT16G4DFD8266 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58.
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2933 CL12 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2933 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL19).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2933 CL12 has lower true latency (8.2 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2933 CL12
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2933 CL12 | Crucial CT16G4DFD8266 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 | |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Gear score | 58 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 2,933 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL12 | CAS latency | CL19 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $94 |
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 2933 CL12 or Crucial CT16G4DFD8266 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2933 CL12 and Crucial CT16G4DFD8266 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58. Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2933 CL12 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2933 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL19). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2933 CL12 has lower true latency (8.2 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2933 CL12 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).