Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 vs Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL22
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2666 MHz · CL12Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL22
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL22Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL22).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL22
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 | Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Gear score | 48 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 3,200 MHz |
| CL12 | CAS latency | CL22 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $30 |
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 ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL22).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).