Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 vs GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL20Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 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: GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL20).
- GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 has lower true latency (10.0 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.
GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 | GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Gear score | 65 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,800 MHz | Speed | 4,000 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL20 |
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 GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 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: GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL20).
Which one is faster?
Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).