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Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 vs PNY Performance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL22

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 Performance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL22

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL22
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed60
Latency64
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 and PNY Performance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54.

  • Speed: PNY Performance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL22).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.8 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

PNY Performance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL22

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15PNY Performance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL22
54Gear score54
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit1×8 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed3,200 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL22
—Estimated price≈ $32

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 Performance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 and PNY Performance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54. Speed: PNY Performance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL22). Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: PNY Performance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).