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Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 vs G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

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 X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
56Gear score56
DDR4TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×4 GBKit4×8 GB
2,800 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL9
≈ $336Estimated price≈ $196

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 X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 ≈ $336, G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 ≈ $196. Current prices vary by store.