Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 vs Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2666 MHz · CL12Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL15).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 | Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Gear score | 65 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 4×4 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL12 | CAS latency | CL15 |
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 2666 CL12 or Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).