Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 vs G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL10G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36
1×8 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL36Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 and G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL36).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 12.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 | G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 | |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Gear score | 66 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 5,600 MHz |
| CL10 | CAS latency | CL36 |
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) DDR4 2400 CL10 or G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 and G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL36).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).