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Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 vs Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL46

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed46
Latency80
Generation62
VS
RAM · Patriot

Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL46

1×8 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL46
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed62
Latency40
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 and Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54.

  • Speed: Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL46).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 19.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL46

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL46
54Gear score54
DDR4TypeDDR5
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit1×8 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed4,800 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL46
—Estimated price≈ $50

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 Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 and Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54. Speed: Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL46). Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 19.2 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).