Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 vs Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 3300 MHz · CL16Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3466 MHz · CL18Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 and Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.
- Speed: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 leads (3,466 MHz vs 3,300 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 has lower true latency (9.7 ns vs 10.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 | Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Gear score | 71 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 3,300 MHz | Speed | 3,466 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL18 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $276 |
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 Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 and Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Speed: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 leads (3,466 MHz vs 3,300 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 has lower true latency (9.7 ns vs 10.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 leads (3,466 MHz vs 3,300 MHz).