Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 vs PNY Anarchy X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

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 · PNY

PNY Anarchy X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed32
Latency96
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and PNY Anarchy X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 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 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: PNY Anarchy X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL12).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

PNY Anarchy X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

If you care most about cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12PNY Anarchy X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
48Gear score48
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit2×4 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL12CAS latencyCL11

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 PNY Anarchy X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and PNY Anarchy X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 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 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: PNY Anarchy X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL12).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).