Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 vs GeIL Orion AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 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 · GeIL

GeIL Orion AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL18

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4266 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed79
Latency100
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 and GeIL Orion AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 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: GeIL Orion AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL18 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
  • GeIL Orion AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL18 has lower true latency (8.4 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

GeIL Orion AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL18

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16GeIL Orion AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL18
78Gear score78
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×8 GBKit2×8 GB
3,333 MHzSpeed4,266 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 GeIL Orion AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL18 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 and GeIL Orion AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 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: GeIL Orion AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL18 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,333 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: GeIL Orion AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL18 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,333 MHz).