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Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 vs G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

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 Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

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

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 and G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.

  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (3,733 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

If you care most about cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
82Gear score82
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
4×8 GBKit4×8 GB
3,733 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL17CAS 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 3733 CL17 or G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 and G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (3,733 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (3,733 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).