Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 vs PNY Anarchy 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed54
Latency90
Generation62
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RAM · PNY

PNY Anarchy 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed40
Latency72
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and PNY Anarchy 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59.

  • Total capacity: PNY Anarchy 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

PNY Anarchy 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15PNY Anarchy 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15
59Gear score59
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×4 GBKit2×8 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL15

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 PNY Anarchy 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and PNY Anarchy 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59. Total capacity: PNY Anarchy 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).