Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 vs Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL40
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL40
1×8 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL40Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL40).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL40
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 | Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Gear score | 68 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 3,000 MHz | Speed | 6,000 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL40 |
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 Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL40).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).