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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL18

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency90
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL18

4×16 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed49
Latency70
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and G.Skill Ripjaws 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL18

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18G.Skill Ripjaws 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL18
72Gear score72
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity64 GB
4×4 GBKit4×16 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL18

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 3600 CL18 or G.Skill Ripjaws 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and G.Skill Ripjaws 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.9 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).