Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 vs Kingston KSM48E40BD8KM-32HM 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18Kingston KSM48E40BD8KM-32HM 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
1×32 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL40Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Kingston KSM48E40BD8KM-32HM 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.
- Total capacity: Kingston KSM48E40BD8KM-32HM 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Kingston KSM48E40BD8KM-32HM 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL40).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 16.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston KSM48E40BD8KM-32HM 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 | Kingston KSM48E40BD8KM-32HM 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | Gear score | 72 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 1×32 GB |
| 3,600 MHz | Speed | 4,800 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL40 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $500 |
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 Kingston KSM48E40BD8KM-32HM 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Kingston KSM48E40BD8KM-32HM 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Total capacity: Kingston KSM48E40BD8KM-32HM 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Kingston KSM48E40BD8KM-32HM 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL40).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston KSM48E40BD8KM-32HM 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).