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Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 vs G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

8×16 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed70
Latency90
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL36
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed77
Latency70
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 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 32 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL36).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36
83Gear score83
DDR4TypeDDR5
128 GBTotal capacity32 GB
8×16 GBKit2×16 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed5,600 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL36

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 Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 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 32 GB). Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL36).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).