Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 vs TeamGroup Elite 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
VS
RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Elite 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 TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.

  • Speed: TeamGroup Elite 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

TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15TeamGroup Elite 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 TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 better?

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