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Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 vs Lexar THOR 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

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 · Lexar

Lexar THOR 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed70
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and Lexar THOR 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 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: Lexar THOR 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
Pick this

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

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Lexar THOR 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16Lexar THOR 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
80Gear score80
DDR4TypeDDR4
128 GBTotal capacity32 GB
8×16 GBKit2×16 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL18

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 Lexar THOR 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and Lexar THOR 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 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: Lexar THOR 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Lexar THOR 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).