Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 vs Silicon Power SP016GBLFU320B21 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL22
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18Silicon Power SP016GBLFU320B21 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL22
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL22Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Silicon Power SP016GBLFU320B21 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63.
- Total capacity: Silicon Power SP016GBLFU320B21 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).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Silicon Power SP016GBLFU320B21 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL22
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 | Silicon Power SP016GBLFU320B21 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | Gear score | 63 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 3,600 MHz | Speed | 3,200 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL22 |
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 Silicon Power SP016GBLFU320B21 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Silicon Power SP016GBLFU320B21 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63. Total capacity: Silicon Power SP016GBLFU320B21 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).