Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 vs G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL19G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36
1×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL36Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 and G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.
- Speed: G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (CL19 vs CL36).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 has lower true latency (9.5 ns vs 12.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 | G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 | |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Gear score | 75 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 4,000 MHz | Speed | 5,600 MHz |
| CL19 | CAS latency | CL36 |
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 4000 CL19 or G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 and G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Speed: G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 4,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (CL19 vs CL36). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 has lower true latency (9.5 ns vs 12.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).