Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 vs Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL8Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL18).
- Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 has lower true latency (8.6 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
If you care most about speed.
Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 | Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | Gear score | 63 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 3,600 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL8 |
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 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63. Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).