Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 vs Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL9

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed54
Latency90
Generation62
VS
RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL9

8×8 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Capacity100
Speed32
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL9
68Gear score68
DDR4TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity64 GB
4×4 GBKit8×8 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL9

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 3000 CL15 or Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).