Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 vs Crucial Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15Crucial Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
1×8 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL40Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and Crucial Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.
- Speed: Crucial Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL40).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 16.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Crucial Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 | Crucial Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Gear score | 56 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,800 MHz | Speed | 4,800 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL40 |
| ≈ $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 Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and Crucial Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56. Speed: Crucial Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL40). Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 16.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).