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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 vs Netac Shadow II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

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
VS
RAM · Netac

Netac Shadow II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed46
Latency60
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and Netac Shadow II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.

  • Total capacity: Netac Shadow II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL19).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Netac Shadow II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15Netac Shadow II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
65Gear score65
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
4×4 GBKit2×16 GB
2,800 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL19

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 Netac Shadow II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and Netac Shadow II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Total capacity: Netac Shadow II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).