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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 vs G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

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 Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

8×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity100
Speed28
Latency94
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 and G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 9.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10
66Gear score66
DDR4TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity64 GB
2×8 GBKit8×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL10

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 Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 and G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 9.4 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL10 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).