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Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 vs GeIL EVO V RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2666 MHz · CL12
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed32
Latency97
Generation25
VS
RAM · GeIL

GeIL EVO V RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40

1×16 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL40
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed62
Latency47
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and GeIL EVO V RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 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: GeIL EVO V RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL40).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 16.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

GeIL EVO V RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12GeIL EVO V RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
65Gear score65
DDR3TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×8 GBKit1×16 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed4,800 MHz
CL12CAS latencyCL40

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 GeIL EVO V RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and GeIL EVO V RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 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: GeIL EVO V RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL40).

Which one is faster?

Speed: GeIL EVO V RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).