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Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed70
Latency97
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36

2×32 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL36
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed70
Latency63
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL36).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
82Gear score82
DDR4TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity64 GB
4×8 GBKit2×32 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed5,200 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL36
—Estimated price≈ $286

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 3600 CL16 or G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL36).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).