Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 vs Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL19Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL14Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 and Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.
- Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL19).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 has lower true latency (9.5 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 | Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Gear score | 66 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 4×4 GB |
| 4,000 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL19 | CAS latency | CL14 |
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 (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 and Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL19).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).