Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 vs Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12

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 · Mushkin

Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL12
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed32
Latency80
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 and Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL19).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 has lower true latency (9.5 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12
66Gear score66
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×4 GBKit4×8 GB
4,000 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL19CAS latencyCL12

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 Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 and Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Total capacity: Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).