Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3800 CL19 vs G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL16

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3800 CL19

8×16 GB · DDR4 · 3800 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed73
Latency90
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL16

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed76
Latency100
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3800 CL19 and G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3800 CL19 leads (128 GB vs 32 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,800 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL19).
  • G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3800 CL19

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL16

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3800 CL19G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL16
84Gear score84
DDR4TypeDDR4
128 GBTotal capacity32 GB
8×16 GBKit2×16 GB
3,800 MHzSpeed4,000 MHz
CL19CAS latencyCL16
—Estimated price≈ $1,360

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 3800 CL19 or G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3800 CL19 and G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3800 CL19 leads (128 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,800 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,800 MHz).