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Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 vs Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2666 MHz · CL12
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed32
Latency97
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed32
Latency74
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 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 Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL13).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 12.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
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Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13
48Gear score48
DDR3TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit2×4 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL12CAS latencyCL13
—Estimated price≈ $136

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 Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 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 Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL13). Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 12.2 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).