Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 vs Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed60
Latency80
Generation62
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 4200 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed78
Latency96
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 and Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 leads (4,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL19).
  • Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19
67Gear score67
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×8 GBKit2×4 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed4,200 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL19

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 RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 or Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 and Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 leads (4,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 leads (4,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).