Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 vs TeamGroup T-Create Expert 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 3400 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed65
Latency94
Generation62
VS
RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup T-Create Expert 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 and TeamGroup T-Create Expert 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.

  • Speed: TeamGroup T-Create Expert 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup T-Create Expert 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16TeamGroup T-Create Expert 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
72Gear score72
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×4 GBKit2×8 GB
3,400 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL18
—Estimated price≈ $82

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 3400 CL16 or TeamGroup T-Create Expert 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 and TeamGroup T-Create Expert 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Speed: TeamGroup T-Create Expert 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup T-Create Expert 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,400 MHz).