Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 vs PNY XLR8 Gaming MAKO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15

8×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed60
Latency94
Generation62
VS
RAM · PNY

PNY XLR8 Gaming MAKO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL38
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed77
Latency65
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 and PNY XLR8 Gaming MAKO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB).
  • Speed: PNY XLR8 Gaming MAKO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL38).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 13.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15

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

Pick this

PNY XLR8 Gaming MAKO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15PNY XLR8 Gaming MAKO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38
81Gear score81
DDR4TypeDDR5
64 GBTotal capacity32 GB
8×8 GBKit2×16 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed5,600 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL38

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.

Free · no install

Which one adds more to your setup?

The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.

FAQ

Is Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 or PNY XLR8 Gaming MAKO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 and PNY XLR8 Gaming MAKO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: PNY XLR8 Gaming MAKO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL38).

Which one is faster?

Speed: PNY XLR8 Gaming MAKO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).