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Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 vs G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3733 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed72
Latency96
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40

2×24 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL40
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Capacity95
Speed77
Latency60
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 and G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (48 GB vs 32 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,733 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL40).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 has lower true latency (9.1 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
82Gear score82
DDR4TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity48 GB
4×8 GBKit2×24 GB
3,733 MHzSpeed5,600 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL40
—Estimated price≈ $448

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 3733 CL17 or G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 and G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (48 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,733 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL40).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,733 MHz).