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Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 vs G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

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
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed70
Latency94
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 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 Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL17).
Pick this

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

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
64Gear score64
DDR3TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity8 GB
4×8 GBKit2×4 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL17

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 Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 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 Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).