Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 vs Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL18
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15
4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL15Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4266 MHz · CL18Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 and Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL18 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: Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL18 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).
- Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL18 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 9.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL18
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 | Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 78 | Gear score | 78 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 3,200 MHz | Speed | 4,266 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL18 |
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 Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL18 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 and Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL18 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: Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL18 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL18 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).