Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 vs TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17

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 · TeamGroup

TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3733 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed72
Latency96
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 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: TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (3,733 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).
  • TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 has lower true latency (9.1 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17
65Gear score65
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
4×4 GBKit2×4 GB
2,800 MHzSpeed3,733 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL17

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 TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 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: TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (3,733 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (3,733 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).