Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 vs Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 3666 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed71
Latency91
Generation62
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3466 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed67
Latency95
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 and Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 leads (3,666 MHz vs 3,466 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
  • Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 9.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16
73Gear score73
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×4 GBKit2×8 GB
3,666 MHzSpeed3,466 MHz
CL18CAS 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 3666 CL18 or Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 and Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 leads (3,666 MHz vs 3,466 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18). Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 9.8 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 leads (3,666 MHz vs 3,466 MHz).