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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 vs Kingston Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

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 Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency94
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 and Kingston Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 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 3,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL18).
  • Kingston Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 has lower true latency (9.4 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

Kingston Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18Kingston Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
73Gear score73
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×4 GBKit2×8 GB
3,666 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL17

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 Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 and Kingston Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 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 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL18). Kingston Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 has lower true latency (9.4 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 3,600 MHz).