Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs Kingston KVR16LR11D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15Kingston KVR16LR11D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
3×16 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Kingston KVR16LR11D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54.
- Total capacity: Kingston KVR16LR11D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (48 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston KVR16LR11D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL15).
- Kingston KVR16LR11D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 has lower true latency (13.8 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
If you care most about speed.
Kingston KVR16LR11D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 | Kingston KVR16LR11D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Gear score | 54 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 48 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 3×16 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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) DDR4 2133 CL15 or Kingston KVR16LR11D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Kingston KVR16LR11D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54. Total capacity: Kingston KVR16LR11D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (48 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KVR16LR11D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).