Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 vs Mushkin Proline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13

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 · Mushkin

Mushkin Proline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13

4×16 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Capacity100
Speed23
Latency62
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and Mushkin Proline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Proline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (64 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Mushkin Proline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL15).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Mushkin Proline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15Mushkin Proline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
56Gear score56
DDR4TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity64 GB
2×4 GBKit4×16 GB
2,800 MHzSpeed1,866 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL13
≈ $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 Mushkin Proline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and Mushkin Proline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56. Total capacity: Mushkin Proline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (64 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Proline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).