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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Latency80
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed70
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
63Gear score63
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×8 GBKit1×8 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL15CAS 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 2666 CL15 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).