Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 vs Timetec PINNACLE 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 3400 MHz · CL16Timetec PINNACLE 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 and Timetec PINNACLE 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.
- Speed: Timetec PINNACLE 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).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Timetec PINNACLE 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 | Timetec PINNACLE 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | Gear score | 72 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 3,400 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL18 |
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 Timetec PINNACLE 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 and Timetec PINNACLE 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Speed: Timetec PINNACLE 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: Timetec PINNACLE 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,400 MHz).