Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 vs Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4800 CL18

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3333 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed63
Latency93
Generation62
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4800 CL18

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4800 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed80
Latency100
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 and Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4800 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4800 CL18 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
  • Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4800 CL18 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 9.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4800 CL18

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4800 CL18
78Gear score78
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×8 GBKit2×8 GB
3,333 MHzSpeed4,800 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL18

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 3333 CL16 or Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4800 CL18 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 and Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4800 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4800 CL18 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,333 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4800 CL18 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,333 MHz).