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Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 vs G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

4×16 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed54
Latency90
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40

2×24 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL40
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Capacity95
Speed70
Latency54
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (64 GB vs 48 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL40).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 15.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
78Gear score78
DDR4TypeDDR5
64 GBTotal capacity48 GB
4×16 GBKit2×24 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed5,200 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL40
—Estimated price≈ $220

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 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 or G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (64 GB vs 48 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL40).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).