Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 vs G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2800 CL12
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2800 CL12
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2800 MHz · CL12Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL15).
- G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 has lower true latency (8.6 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2800 CL12
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 | G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 | |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Gear score | 65 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 2,800 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL12 |
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 2800 CL15 or G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Total capacity: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL15). G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 has lower true latency (8.6 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).