Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 vs G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 3000 CL12
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL10G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 3000 CL12
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 3000 MHz · CL12Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 and G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 3000 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58.
- Speed: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 3000 CL12 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL12).
- G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 3000 CL12 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 8.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10
If you care most about cAS latency.
G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 3000 CL12
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 | G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 3000 CL12 | |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Gear score | 58 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 4×4 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 3,000 MHz |
| CL10 | CAS latency | CL12 |
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 (4x4GB) DDR3 3000 CL12 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 and G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 3000 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58. Speed: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 3000 CL12 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL12). G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 3000 CL12 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 8.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 3000 CL12 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).