Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 vs Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42

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 · Patriot

Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42

1×32 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL42
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed86
Latency62
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 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: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL42).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 14.0 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

Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42
83Gear score83
DDR4TypeDDR5
128 GBTotal capacity32 GB
8×16 GBKit1×32 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed6,000 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL42

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 Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 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: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL42).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).