Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL16
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL16
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3466 MHz · CL16Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (3,466 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 9.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL16
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Gear score | 64 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 3,466 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL16 |
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 2133 CL9 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (3,466 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (3,466 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).