Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 vs PNY Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15PNY Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600
1×8 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHzCorsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and PNY Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 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: PNY Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
If you care most about total capacity.
PNY Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 | PNY Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 | |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Gear score | 65 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,800 MHz | Speed | 5,600 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | — |
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 PNY Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and PNY Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 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: PNY Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
Which one is faster?
Speed: PNY Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).