Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 vs G.Skill Flare X5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3866 MHz · CL18G.Skill Flare X5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
2×32 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL36Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 and G.Skill Flare X5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Flare X5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL36).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 has lower true latency (9.3 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Flare X5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 | G.Skill Flare X5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 | |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Gear score | 82 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 64 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 2×32 GB |
| 3,866 MHz | Speed | 5,200 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL36 |
| — | 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 3866 CL18 or G.Skill Flare X5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 and G.Skill Flare X5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. Total capacity: G.Skill Flare X5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,866 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL36).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,866 MHz).