Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 vs Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 3300 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed63
Latency92
Generation62
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency86
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 and Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,300 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL19).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 has lower true latency (9.7 ns vs 10.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19
71Gear score71
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×4 GBKit2×8 GB
3,300 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL19

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 3300 CL16 or Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 and Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,300 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL19). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 has lower true latency (9.7 ns vs 10.6 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,300 MHz).