Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL10G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL18Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 and G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL18).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 | G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Gear score | 58 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 3,200 MHz |
| CL10 | CAS latency | CL18 |
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 2400 CL10 or G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 and G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).