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Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 vs GeIL Polaris RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

8×16 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed60
Latency90
Generation62
VS
RAM · GeIL

GeIL Polaris RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL34
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed70
Latency68
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and GeIL Polaris RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 80.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (128 GB vs 32 GB).
  • Speed: GeIL Polaris RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL34).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

GeIL Polaris RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16GeIL Polaris RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34
80Gear score80
DDR4TypeDDR5
128 GBTotal capacity32 GB
8×16 GBKit2×16 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed5,200 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL34

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 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 or GeIL Polaris RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and GeIL Polaris RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 80. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (128 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: GeIL Polaris RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL34).

Which one is faster?

Speed: GeIL Polaris RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).