Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 vs Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD4160B 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL15Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD4160B 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
3×16 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 and Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD4160B 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54.
- Total capacity: Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD4160B 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (48 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD4160B 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL15).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD4160B 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 | Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD4160B 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Gear score | 54 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 48 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 3×16 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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) DDR4 2666 CL15 or Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD4160B 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 and Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD4160B 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54. Total capacity: Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD4160B 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (48 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD4160B 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).