Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 vs G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL17Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
- G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 has lower true latency (8.5 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 | G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 77 | Gear score | 77 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 3,200 MHz | Speed | 4,000 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL17 |
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 Trident Z Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).