Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

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
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RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed60
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL16).
  • Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
54Gear score54
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity4 GB
4×4 GBKit1×4 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed3,200 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL16

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 Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).