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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed60
Latency98
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3333 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed63
Latency93
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (3,333 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 9.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16
71Gear score71
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed3,333 MHz
CL14CAS latencyCL16

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 3200 CL14 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (3,333 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 9.6 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (3,333 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).