Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 vs Kingston HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13

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 HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed46
Latency92
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 and Kingston HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 leads (3,666 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL18).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Kingston HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18Kingston HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13
73Gear score73
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
4×4 GBKit4×8 GB
3,666 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL13

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 HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 and Kingston HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 leads (3,666 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Savage 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 leads (3,666 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).