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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 3400 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed65
Latency94
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

8×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed46
Latency75
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (128 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 leads (3,400 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
72Gear score72
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity128 GB
4×4 GBKit8×16 GB
3,400 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL16CAS 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 3400 CL16 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (128 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 leads (3,400 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 leads (3,400 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).