Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 vs Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL16).
- Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 | Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Gear score | 65 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,800 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL16 |
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 2800 CL15 or Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).