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Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 vs Mushkin Redline ST 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28

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 · Mushkin

Mushkin Redline ST 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28

1×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL28
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed77
Latency90
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and Mushkin Redline ST 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 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 16 GB).
  • Speed: Mushkin Redline ST 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL28).
Pick this

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

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Mushkin Redline ST 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16Mushkin Redline ST 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28
80Gear score80
DDR4TypeDDR5
128 GBTotal capacity16 GB
8×16 GBKit1×16 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed5,600 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL28

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 Mushkin Redline ST 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and Mushkin Redline ST 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 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 16 GB). Speed: Mushkin Redline ST 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL28).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Mushkin Redline ST 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).