Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 vs TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

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
VS
RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

1×8 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL42
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed70
Latency49
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 and TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL42).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 16.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

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

Pick this

TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
59Gear score59
DDR4TypeDDR5
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
4×4 GBKit1×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed5,200 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL42

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 TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 and TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL42).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).