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Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 vs PNY Anarchy 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

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
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RAM · PNY

PNY Anarchy 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed32
Latency62
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 and PNY Anarchy 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54.

  • Total capacity: PNY Anarchy 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

PNY Anarchy 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15PNY Anarchy 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
54Gear score54
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×4 GBKit2×8 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL15

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 PNY Anarchy 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 and PNY Anarchy 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54. Total capacity: PNY Anarchy 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).