Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 vs G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2666 MHz · CL12G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3733 MHz · CL17Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 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 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (3,733 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL17).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 | G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Gear score | 65 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 3,733 MHz |
| CL12 | CAS latency | CL17 |
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 Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 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 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (3,733 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (3,733 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).