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Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL13

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed28
Latency100
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL13

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed32
Latency74
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64.

  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 12.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
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Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL13
64Gear score64
DDR3TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
4×8 GBKit4×8 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL9CAS 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 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 or Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64. CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13). Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 12.2 ns; speed and CL combined).