Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 vs Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 3666 MHz · CL18Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
1×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL40Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 and Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.
- Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL40).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 has lower true latency (9.8 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 | Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 73 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 3,666 MHz | Speed | 5,600 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL40 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $112 |
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 Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 and Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,666 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL40). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 has lower true latency (9.8 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,666 MHz).