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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 vs G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12

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
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2666 MHz · CL12
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed32
Latency97
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57.

  • Speed: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL12).
Pick this

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

If you care most about cAS latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
57Gear score57
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL12

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 Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57. Speed: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL12).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).