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Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed49
Latency84
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed49
Latency84
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
56Gear score56
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit1×8 GB
2,800 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL15
≈ $336Estimated price—

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 2800 CL15 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.