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Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5333 CL22

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
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5333 CL22

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 5333 MHz · CL22
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed80
Latency100
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5333 CL22 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5333 CL22 leads (5,333 MHz vs 3,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL22).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5333 CL22 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 9.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5333 CL22

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5333 CL22
78Gear score78
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×8 GBKit2×8 GB
3,333 MHzSpeed5,333 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL22

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 V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5333 CL22 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5333 CL22 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5333 CL22 leads (5,333 MHz vs 3,333 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL22).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5333 CL22 leads (5,333 MHz vs 3,333 MHz).