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Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 vs G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3333 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed63
Latency93
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40

2×24 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL40
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Capacity95
Speed70
Latency54
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (48 GB vs 32 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL40).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 15.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
78Gear score78
DDR4TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity48 GB
4×8 GBKit2×24 GB
3,333 MHzSpeed5,200 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL40
—Estimated price≈ $210

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 3333 CL16 or G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (48 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,333 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL40).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,333 MHz).