Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 vs Kingston HX426C13PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed40
Latency72
Generation62
VS
RAM · Kingston

Kingston HX426C13PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Latency92
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 and Kingston HX426C13PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston HX426C13PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston HX426C13PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL15).
  • Kingston HX426C13PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 has lower true latency (9.8 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Kingston HX426C13PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15Kingston HX426C13PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13
66Gear score66
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×8 GBKit4×4 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL15CAS 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) DDR4 2400 CL15 or Kingston HX426C13PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 and Kingston HX426C13PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Kingston HX426C13PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HX426C13PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston HX426C13PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).