Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61.
- Speed: Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL15).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 | Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Gear score | 61 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL15 |
| ≈ $750 | Estimated price | — |
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 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 or Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61. Speed: Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL15). Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).