Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 vs G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL40Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL40).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 15.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 | G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 77 | Gear score | 77 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 3,200 MHz | Speed | 5,200 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL40 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $180 |
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 CL16 or G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL40). Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 15.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).