Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 vs G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL9G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 2800 MHz · CL11Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 and G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58.
- Speed: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 7.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 | G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Gear score | 58 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 4×4 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL11 |
| ≈ $850 | Estimated price | — |
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 (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 or G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 and G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58. Speed: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 7.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).