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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 vs G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3866 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed74
Latency95
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3866 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed74
Latency95
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 and G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
75Gear score75
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
3,866 MHzSpeed3,866 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL18

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 3866 CL18 or G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 and G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.