Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61.
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 10.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 | G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Gear score | 61 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL11 |
| ≈ $750 | Estimated price | — |
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 (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 or G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61. Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11). Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 10.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).