Corsair Dominator Platinum Blackout 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 vs G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16
Corsair Dominator Platinum Blackout 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL14G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16
4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3400 MHz · CL16Corsair Dominator Platinum Blackout 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79.
- Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 leads (3,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum Blackout 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum Blackout 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 9.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum Blackout 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum Blackout 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 | G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 79 | Gear score | 79 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 3,200 MHz | Speed | 3,400 MHz |
| CL14 | CAS latency | CL16 |
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 Blackout 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 or G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum Blackout 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79. Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 leads (3,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum Blackout 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16). Corsair Dominator Platinum Blackout 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 9.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 leads (3,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).