Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 vs G.Skill Ripjaws S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 3666 MHz · CL18G.Skill Ripjaws S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
1×24 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL40Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 and G.Skill Ripjaws S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (24 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL40).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 has lower true latency (9.8 ns vs 15.4 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 S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 | G.Skill Ripjaws S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 73 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 24 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 1×24 GB |
| 3,666 MHz | Speed | 5,200 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL40 |
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 S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 and G.Skill Ripjaws S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (24 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,666 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL40).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,666 MHz).