Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 vs Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL19Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL42Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 and Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (CL19 vs CL42).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 has lower true latency (9.5 ns vs 16.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 | Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 | |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Gear score | 75 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 4,000 MHz | Speed | 5,200 MHz |
| CL19 | CAS latency | CL42 |
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 Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 and Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 4,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (CL19 vs CL42).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).