Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 vs Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL18Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17
4×16 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL17Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 and Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.
- Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL18).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 | Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Gear score | 76 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 64 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 4×16 GB |
| 4,000 MHz | Speed | 3,000 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL17 |
| ≈ $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 Sport AT 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 and Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).