Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 vs PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL18PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4200 MHz · CL19Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 and PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.
- Speed: PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 leads (4,200 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL19).
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
If you care most about cAS latency.
PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 | PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 | |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Gear score | 76 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 4,000 MHz | Speed | 4,200 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL19 |
| ≈ $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 PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 and PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Speed: PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 leads (4,200 MHz vs 4,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL19).
Which one is faster?
Speed: PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 leads (4,200 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).