Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
8×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 12.5 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 Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Gear score | 57 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 64 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 8×8 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL10 |
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 Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).