Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 vs Kingston Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15Kingston Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and Kingston Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.
- Total capacity: Kingston Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
- 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 speed, true latency.
Kingston Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 | Kingston Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Gear score | 56 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 2,800 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL9 |
| ≈ $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 Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and Kingston Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56. Total capacity: Kingston Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).