Memory kits / Comparison
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 vs Crucial Ballistix MAX RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
RAM · Corsair
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL18Very good
Capacity65
Speed76
Latency97
Generation62
VS
RAM · Crucial
Crucial Ballistix MAX RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL18Very good
Capacity65
Speed76
Latency97
Generation62
Verdict
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 and Crucial Ballistix MAX RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 | Crucial Ballistix MAX RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Gear score | 76 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 4,000 MHz | Speed | 4,000 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL18 |
| ≈ $264 | Estimated price | — |
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 4000 CL18 or Crucial Ballistix MAX RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 and Crucial Ballistix MAX RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.
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