Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL15G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).
- G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 | G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | Gear score | 63 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL18 |
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) DDR4 2666 CL15 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).