Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 vs GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3466 MHz · CL16GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34
1×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL34Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 and GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.
- Speed: GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,466 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL34).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 | GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34 | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 73 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 3,466 MHz | Speed | 5,200 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL34 |
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 GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 and GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Speed: GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,466 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL34). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,466 MHz).