Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 vs Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16

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 · Mushkin

Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed49
Latency79
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 and Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 leads (3,300 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 has lower true latency (9.7 ns vs 11.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16
71Gear score71
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
4×4 GBKit4×8 GB
3,300 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL16

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 Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 and Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Total capacity: Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 leads (3,300 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 has lower true latency (9.7 ns vs 11.4 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 leads (3,300 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).