Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 vs G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL14
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3733 MHz · CL17G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL14
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL14Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 and G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (3,733 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL17).
- 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 speed, true latency.
G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL14
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 | G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 74 | Gear score | 74 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 3,733 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL14 |
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 Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 and G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (3,733 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (3,733 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).