Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL10G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3866 MHz · CL18Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 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 Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 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 9.3 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 Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 | G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Gear score | 66 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 3,866 MHz |
| CL10 | CAS latency | CL18 |
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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 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 Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).