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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 vs G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed32
Latency96
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

8×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity100
Speed18
Latency72
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 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 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL11).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
57Gear score57
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity64 GB
2×8 GBKit8×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL10

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 CL11 or G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 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 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL11).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).