Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 vs Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL20Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.
- Speed: Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL20).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 | Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Gear score | 56 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,800 MHz | Speed | 3,200 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL20 |
| ≈ $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 Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56. Speed: Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL20). Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).