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Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed46
Latency80
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed49
Latency79
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54.

  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL16).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

If you care most about cAS latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16
54Gear score54
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit2×4 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL16

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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 or G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54. Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).