Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 vs Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2666 MHz · CL12Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL8Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL12).
- Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 9.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
If you care most about speed.
Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 | Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Gear score | 48 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL12 | CAS latency | CL8 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $238 |
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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 or Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL12). Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 9.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).