Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 vs Mushkin Essentials 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3466 MHz · CL18Mushkin Essentials 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 and Mushkin Essentials 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Essentials 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 leads (3,466 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
- CAS latency: Mushkin Essentials 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL18).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 has lower true latency (10.4 ns vs 12.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Mushkin Essentials 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 | Mushkin Essentials 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Gear score | 62 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 3,466 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL17 |
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 Mushkin Essentials 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 and Mushkin Essentials 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62. Total capacity: Mushkin Essentials 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 leads (3,466 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Essentials 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 leads (3,466 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).