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Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 vs Patriot Viper Steel RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16

4×16 GB · DDR4 · 3333 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed63
Latency93
Generation62
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RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper Steel RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20

2×32 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL20
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed70
Latency81
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 and Patriot Viper Steel RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81.

  • Speed: Patriot Viper Steel RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL20).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 11.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Patriot Viper Steel RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16Patriot Viper Steel RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20
81Gear score81
DDR4TypeDDR4
64 GBTotal capacity64 GB
4×16 GBKit2×32 GB
3,333 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL20
—Estimated price≈ $346

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 3333 CL16 or Patriot Viper Steel RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 and Patriot Viper Steel RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81. Speed: Patriot Viper Steel RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,333 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL20). Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 11.1 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Viper Steel RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,333 MHz).