Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 vs Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5133 CL20

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed60
Latency94
Generation62
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5133 CL20

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 5133 MHz · CL20
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed80
Latency100
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 and Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5133 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5133 CL20 leads (5,133 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL20).
  • Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5133 CL20 has lower true latency (7.8 ns vs 9.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5133 CL20

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5133 CL20
78Gear score78
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×8 GBKit2×8 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed5,133 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL20

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 3200 CL15 or Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5133 CL20 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 and Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5133 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5133 CL20 leads (5,133 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL20).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5133 CL20 leads (5,133 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).