Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 vs G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 3400 MHz · CL16G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 and G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 leads (3,400 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL16).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16
If you care most about speed, true latency.
G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 | G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | Gear score | 72 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 3,400 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL15 |
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 Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 and G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Total capacity: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 leads (3,400 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 leads (3,400 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).