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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 vs G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed32
Latency100
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2666 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed32
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 and G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58.

  • Speed: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL11).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10

If you care most about cAS latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11
58Gear score58
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL11

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 Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 and G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58. Speed: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL11).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).