Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 vs G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3733 MHz · CL17G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30
1×8 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL30Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 and G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,733 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL30).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 has lower true latency (9.1 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 | G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 74 | Gear score | 74 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 3,733 MHz | Speed | 6,000 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL30 |
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 3733 CL17 or G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 and G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,733 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL30).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,733 MHz).