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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 vs G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3466 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed67
Latency95
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed52
Latency83
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 and G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (3,466 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 10.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16
73Gear score73
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit4×8 GB
3,466 MHzSpeed2,933 MHz
CL16CAS 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 3466 CL16 or G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 and G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Total capacity: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (3,466 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 10.9 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (3,466 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).