Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 vs Corsair Vengeance Performance 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3733 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed72
Latency96
Generation62
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance Performance 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3800 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed73
Latency94
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 and Corsair Vengeance Performance 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.

  • Speed: Corsair Vengeance Performance 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18 leads (3,800 MHz vs 3,733 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL18).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 has lower true latency (9.1 ns vs 9.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Corsair Vengeance Performance 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17Corsair Vengeance Performance 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18
82Gear score82
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
4×8 GBKit4×8 GB
3,733 MHzSpeed3,800 MHz
CL17CAS 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 3733 CL17 or Corsair Vengeance Performance 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 and Corsair Vengeance Performance 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. Speed: Corsair Vengeance Performance 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18 leads (3,800 MHz vs 3,733 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL18). Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 has lower true latency (9.1 ns vs 9.5 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Vengeance Performance 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18 leads (3,800 MHz vs 3,733 MHz).