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Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3466 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed67
Latency87
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed70
Latency86
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62.

  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,466 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL19).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18

If you care most about cAS latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19
62Gear score62
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit1×8 GB
3,466 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL19

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 3466 CL18 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62. Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,466 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,466 MHz).