Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 vs Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3466 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed67
Latency87
Generation62
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RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed40
Latency83
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 and Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 leads (3,466 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL18).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 has lower true latency (10.4 ns vs 10.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13
62Gear score62
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×4 GBKit4×4 GB
3,466 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL13

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 Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 and Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62. Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 leads (3,466 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 leads (3,466 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).