Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs TeamGroup T-Force Vulcanα 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed18
Latency98
Generation25
VS
RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcanα 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38

1×8 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL38
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed70
Latency58
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and TeamGroup T-Force Vulcanα 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcanα 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL38).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 14.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcanα 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7TeamGroup T-Force Vulcanα 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38
61Gear score61
DDR3TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity8 GB
4×8 GBKit1×8 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed5,200 MHz
CL7CAS latencyCL38
≈ $750Estimated 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 TeamGroup T-Force Vulcanα 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and TeamGroup T-Force Vulcanα 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcanα 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL38).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcanα 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).