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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (1x32GB) 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 V 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

1×32 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 V 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (1x32GB) 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 V 32GB (1x32GB) 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 V 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18
66Gear score66
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit1×32 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL18

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 V 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (1x32GB) 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 V 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).