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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed40
Latency100
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed46
Latency65
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 and G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL18).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18
66Gear score66
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit2×16 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL18
—Estimated price≈ $130

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 Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 and G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).