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Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL18

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed23
Latency92
Generation25
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL18

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed49
Latency70
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL18).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 12.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

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

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL18

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL18
61Gear score61
DDR3TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×8 GBKit1×16 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL18

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 1866 CL9 or G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).