Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 vs G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 3666 MHz · CL18G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL17Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 and G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 leads (3,666 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL18).
- G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 9.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 | G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 73 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 4×4 GB |
| 3,666 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL17 |
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 Trident Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 and G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 leads (3,666 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL18). G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 9.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3666 CL18 leads (3,666 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).