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Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 vs GeIL EVO V RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed49
Latency84
Generation62
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RAM · GeIL

GeIL EVO V RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40

1×8 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL40
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed62
Latency47
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and GeIL EVO V RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.

  • Speed: GeIL EVO V RGB 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).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

GeIL EVO V RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15GeIL EVO V RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
56Gear score56
DDR4TypeDDR5
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit1×8 GB
2,800 MHzSpeed4,800 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL40
≈ $336Estimated 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 GeIL EVO V RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and GeIL EVO V RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56. Speed: GeIL EVO V RGB 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: GeIL EVO V RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).