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Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 vs Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL20

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed60
Latency90
Generation62
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RAM · Gigabyte

Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL20

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4400 MHz · CL20
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed80
Latency96
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL20 leads (4,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL20).
  • Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL20 has lower true latency (9.1 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL20

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL20
77Gear score77
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×16 GBKit2×8 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed4,400 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL20

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 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 or Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL20 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL20 leads (4,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL20).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL20 leads (4,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).