Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 vs TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

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
VS
RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed40
Latency66
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 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: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL16).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.3 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 CL12TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
48Gear score48
DDR3TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit1×8 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL12CAS latencyCL16
—Estimated price≈ $140

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 TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 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: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL16). Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

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