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Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 vs Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL22

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
VS
RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL22

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL22
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed60
Latency64
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL22).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL22

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL22
63Gear score63
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×4 GBKit2×8 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed3,200 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL22
—Estimated price≈ $74

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 Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63. Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL22).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).