Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 vs Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59.
- Total capacity: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL15).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 | Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Gear score | 59 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 3,000 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL10 |
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 Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59. Total capacity: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).