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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 vs Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 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
VS
RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

2×32 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed49
Latency74
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 and Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 leads (3,666 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL18).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 has lower true latency (9.8 ns vs 12.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
73Gear score73
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity64 GB
4×4 GBKit2×32 GB
3,666 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL17
—Estimated price≈ $990

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 Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 and Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 leads (3,666 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 leads (3,666 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).