Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs Kingston ValueRAM 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed32
Latency62
Generation62
VS
RAM · Kingston

Kingston ValueRAM 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

3×16 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Capacity95
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Kingston ValueRAM 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54.

  • Total capacity: Kingston ValueRAM 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 ValueRAM 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL15).
  • Kingston ValueRAM 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 has lower true latency (13.8 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Kingston ValueRAM 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 CL15Kingston ValueRAM 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
54Gear score54
DDR4TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity48 GB
4×4 GBKit3×16 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL11
—Estimated price≈ $150

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 ValueRAM 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Kingston ValueRAM 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54. Total capacity: Kingston ValueRAM 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 ValueRAM 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).