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Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 vs Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed76
Latency93
Generation62
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Latency92
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 and Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.

  • Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL19).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13
66Gear score66
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×4 GBKit2×8 GB
4,000 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL19CAS 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 4000 CL19 or Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 and Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).