Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 vs G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL15G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL8Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 and G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL15).
- G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 has lower true latency (8.6 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 | G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | Gear score | 63 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL8 |
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 Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 and G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63. Total capacity: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).