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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 vs G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19

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 4000 CL19

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed76
Latency93
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 and G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL19).
Pick this

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

If you care most about cAS latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19
75Gear score75
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
3,866 MHzSpeed4,000 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL19

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 4000 CL19 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 and G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,866 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,866 MHz).