Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 vs G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2666 MHz · CL12G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL16Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL16).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 10.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 | G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Gear score | 65 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 2,933 MHz |
| CL12 | 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 2666 CL12 or G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).