Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL11Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 11.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Gear score | 57 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 or G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).