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Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 vs G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL16

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed60
Latency90
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed76
Latency100
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 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 TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL16

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL16
77Gear score77
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×8 GBKit2×8 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed4,000 MHz
CL16CAS 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.

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FAQ

Is Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 or G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 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 TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).