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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 vs Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL19

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 · Kingston

Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL19

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3733 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed72
Latency89
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 and Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL19 leads (3,733 MHz vs 3,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL19).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 has lower true latency (9.8 ns vs 10.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL19

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL19
73Gear score73
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×4 GBKit2×8 GB
3,666 MHzSpeed3,733 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL19

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 (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL19 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 and Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL19 leads (3,733 MHz vs 3,666 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL19). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 has lower true latency (9.8 ns vs 10.2 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL19 leads (3,733 MHz vs 3,666 MHz).