Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 vs G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed49
Latency84
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed52
Latency83
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.

  • Speed: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL16).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

If you care most about cAS latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16
65Gear score65
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×4 GBKit2×8 GB
2,800 MHzSpeed2,933 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL16

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 Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Speed: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).