Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 vs Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4266 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed79
Latency97
Generation62
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16 · 2016
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed60
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 and Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL19).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
77Gear score77
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit2×16 GB
4,266 MHzSpeed3,200 MHz
CL19CAS latencyCL16
—Release year2016
—Estimated price≈ $144

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 4266 CL19 or Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 and Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).