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Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 vs G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3466 CL16

4×16 GB · DDR4 · 3466 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed67
Latency95
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL36
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed77
Latency70
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 and G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 83.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,466 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL36).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 12.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3466 CL16

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

Pick this

G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3466 CL16G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36
83Gear score83
DDR4TypeDDR5
64 GBTotal capacity32 GB
4×16 GBKit2×16 GB
3,466 MHzSpeed5,600 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL36
—Estimated price≈ $170

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 3466 CL16 or G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 and G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 83. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,466 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL36).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,466 MHz).