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Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 vs G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed40
Latency72
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36

1×8 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL36
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed77
Latency70
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 and G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL36).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 12.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15

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

Pick this

G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36
66Gear score66
DDR4TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity8 GB
4×8 GBKit1×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed5,600 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL36

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) DDR4 2400 CL15 or G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 and G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL36).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).