Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 vs Lexar Ares OC 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15
4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL15Lexar Ares OC 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL38Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 and Lexar Ares OC 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78.
- Speed: Lexar Ares OC 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL38).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 14.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Lexar Ares OC 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 | Lexar Ares OC 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 | |
|---|---|---|
| 78 | Gear score | 78 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 3,200 MHz | Speed | 5,200 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL38 |
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 3200 CL15 or Lexar Ares OC 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 and Lexar Ares OC 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78. Speed: Lexar Ares OC 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL38). Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 14.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Lexar Ares OC 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).