Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Gear score | 61 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL16 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $76 |
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 1866 CL9 or Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).