Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 vs TeamGroup 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 better?

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