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Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 vs PNY Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2666 MHz · CL12
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed32
Latency97
Generation25
VS
RAM · PNY

PNY Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600

1×8 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed77
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and PNY Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 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: PNY Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

PNY Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12PNY Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600
65Gear score65
DDR3TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity8 GB
4×8 GBKit1×8 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed5,600 MHz
CL12CAS latency—

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 PNY Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and PNY Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 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: PNY Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).

Which one is faster?

Speed: PNY Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).