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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 vs TeamGroup Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL17

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 Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL17

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3466 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed67
Latency91
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 and TeamGroup Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.

  • Speed: TeamGroup Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL17 leads (3,466 MHz vs 3,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 9.8 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 Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16TeamGroup Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL17
72Gear score72
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×4 GBKit2×8 GB
3,400 MHzSpeed3,466 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL17

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 Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL17 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 and TeamGroup Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Speed: TeamGroup Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL17 leads (3,466 MHz vs 3,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 9.8 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL17 leads (3,466 MHz vs 3,400 MHz).