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Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 vs G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4500 CL19

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
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4500 CL19

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4500 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed80
Latency100
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4500 CL19 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 16 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4500 CL19 leads (4,500 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL19).
  • G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4500 CL19 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4500 CL19

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4500 CL19
78Gear score78
DDR4TypeDDR4
64 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×16 GBKit2×8 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed4,500 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL19

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 Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4500 CL19 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4500 CL19 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 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4500 CL19 leads (4,500 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4500 CL19 leads (4,500 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).