Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 vs G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL15G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 and G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL15).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
If you care most about speed, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 | G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Gear score | 54 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL10 |
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 Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 and G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).