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Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed76
Latency93
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed46
Latency65
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 and G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL19).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 has lower true latency (9.5 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18
66Gear score66
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×4 GBKit4×8 GB
4,000 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL19CAS latencyCL18

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 4000 CL19 or G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 and G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).