Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 vs GeIL Orion RGB AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL18

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

4×16 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed54
Latency90
Generation62
VS
RAM · GeIL

GeIL Orion RGB 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 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and GeIL Orion RGB AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: GeIL Orion RGB AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL18 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).
  • GeIL Orion RGB AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL18 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

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

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15GeIL Orion RGB AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL18
78Gear score78
DDR4TypeDDR4
64 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×16 GBKit2×8 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed4,266 MHz
CL15CAS 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 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 or GeIL Orion RGB AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL18 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and GeIL Orion RGB AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: GeIL Orion RGB AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL18 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: GeIL Orion RGB AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL18 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).