Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 vs Lexar THOR 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Latency80
Generation62
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RAM · Lexar

Lexar THOR 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed70
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 and Lexar THOR 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Lexar THOR 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).
  • Lexar THOR 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Lexar THOR 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15Lexar THOR 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
63Gear score63
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
4×4 GBKit1×8 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL18

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 2666 CL15 or Lexar THOR 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 and Lexar THOR 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Lexar THOR 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Lexar THOR 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).