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Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 vs Kingston Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL13

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed32
Latency96
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL13

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed32
Latency74
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and Kingston Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64.

  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL13).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 12.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
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Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11Kingston Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL13
64Gear score64
DDR3TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
4×8 GBKit2×16 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL11CAS 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 2400 CL11 or Kingston Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and Kingston Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64. Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL13). Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 12.2 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).