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Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL16

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed32
Latency96
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL16

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3466 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed67
Latency95
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 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 2400 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (3,466 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

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 2400 CL11G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL16
64Gear score64
DDR3TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity8 GB
4×8 GBKit2×4 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed3,466 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL16

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 2400 CL11 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 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 2400 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (3,466 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (3,466 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).