Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 vs Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
8×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59.
- Total capacity: Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (64 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 | Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Gear score | 59 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 64 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 8×8 GB |
| 3,000 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 3000 CL15 or Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59. Total capacity: Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (64 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).