Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 vs Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL17Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 | Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Gear score | 56 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,800 MHz | Speed | 3,000 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL17 |
| ≈ $336 | Estimated price | — |
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 2800 CL15 or Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56. Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17). Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).