Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 vs Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL20Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and Patriot Viper Elite II 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: Patriot Viper Elite II 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).
- Patriot Viper Elite II 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.
Patriot Viper Elite II 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 | Patriot Viper Elite II 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 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $66 |
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 Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and Patriot Viper Elite II 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: Patriot Viper Elite II 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: Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).