Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 vs Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed70
Latency90
Generation62
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed28
Latency94
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL18).
  • Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10
63Gear score63
DDR4TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×4 GBKit4×8 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL10

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 3600 CL18 or Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63. Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).