Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 vs GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3733 MHz · CL17GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38
1×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL38Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 and GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.
- Speed: GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,733 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL38).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 has lower true latency (9.1 ns vs 13.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 | GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38 | |
|---|---|---|
| 74 | Gear score | 74 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 3,733 MHz | Speed | 5,600 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL38 |
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 GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 and GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Speed: GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,733 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL38). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 has lower true latency (9.1 ns vs 13.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,733 MHz).