Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 vs Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL21Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL21).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 | Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Gear score | 59 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 3,000 MHz | Speed | 2,933 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL21 |
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 Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59. Total capacity: Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL21).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).