Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 3666 MHz · CL18G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL38Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 and G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL38).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 has lower true latency (9.8 ns vs 15.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 | G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 73 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 3,666 MHz | Speed | 4,800 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL38 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $170 |
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 3666 CL18 or G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 and G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,666 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL38).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,666 MHz).