Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 vs Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2666 MHz · CL12Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL20Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 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 8 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL20).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 | Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Gear score | 65 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 4,000 MHz |
| CL12 | CAS latency | CL20 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $66 |
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 Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 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 8 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL20).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).