Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61.
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
- G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 9.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Gear score | 61 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL7 |
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 Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61. Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9). G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 9.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).