Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 vs Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3466 MHz · CL18Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
8×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 and Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62.
- Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (64 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 leads (3,466 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL18).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 has lower true latency (10.4 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 | Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Gear score | 62 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 64 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 8×8 GB |
| 3,466 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL18 | 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 3466 CL18 or Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 and Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (64 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 leads (3,466 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 leads (3,466 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).