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Corsair Dominator Platinum Blackout 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 vs G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL19

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum Blackout 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed60
Latency98
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL19

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed70
Latency86
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum Blackout 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79.

  • Speed: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum Blackout 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL19).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum Blackout 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 10.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum Blackout 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL19

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum Blackout 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL19
79Gear score79
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
4×8 GBKit2×16 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL14CAS latencyCL19
—Estimated price≈ $200

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 (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 or G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum Blackout 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79. Speed: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum Blackout 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL19). Corsair Dominator Platinum Blackout 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 10.6 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).