Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 vs G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3733 MHz · CL17G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL18Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 and G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (3,733 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL18).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 has lower true latency (9.1 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 | G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 74 | Gear score | 74 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 3,733 MHz | Speed | 3,200 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL18 |
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 (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 and G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (3,733 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (3,733 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).