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Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 vs G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18

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 3866 CL18

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3866 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed74
Latency95
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 and G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.

  • Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 MHz vs 3,733 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL18).
Pick this

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

If you care most about cAS latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
82Gear score82
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
4×8 GBKit4×8 GB
3,733 MHzSpeed3,866 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL18

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 3866 CL18 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 and G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 MHz vs 3,733 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 MHz vs 3,733 MHz).