Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 vs Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed40
Latency72
Generation62
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

8×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Capacity100
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 and Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
  • Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
59Gear score59
DDR4TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity64 GB
4×4 GBKit8×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL9

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 2400 CL15 or Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 and Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59. Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).