Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 vs G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL15).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
If you care most about speed, true latency.
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 | G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Gear score | 59 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 3,000 MHz | Speed | 1,866 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 3000 CL15 or G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).