Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 vs G.Skill Ripjaws S5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
8×16 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18G.Skill Ripjaws S5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
2×48 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL40Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and G.Skill Ripjaws S5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 83.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (128 GB vs 96 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL40).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 | G.Skill Ripjaws S5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 83 | Gear score | 83 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 128 GB | Total capacity | 96 GB |
| 8×16 GB | Kit | 2×48 GB |
| 3,600 MHz | Speed | 5,600 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL40 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $480 |
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 RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 or G.Skill Ripjaws S5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and G.Skill Ripjaws S5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 83. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (128 GB vs 96 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL40).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).