Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 vs Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed49
Latency84
Generation62
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RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed32
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL15).
  • Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10
65Gear score65
DDR4TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
4×4 GBKit4×8 GB
2,800 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL10

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 Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).