Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 vs G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 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 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 | G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Gear score | 56 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,800 MHz | Speed | 2,400 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 G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56. Total capacity: G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).