Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 vs G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed60
Latency94
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3333 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed63
Latency93
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 and G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78.

  • Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (3,333 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL16).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15

If you care most about cAS latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16
78Gear score78
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
4×8 GBKit2×16 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed3,333 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL16

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.

Free · no install

Which one adds more to your setup?

The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.

FAQ

Is Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 or G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 and G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78. Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (3,333 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (3,333 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).