Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL18Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 | G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 74 | Gear score | 74 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 3,600 MHz | Speed | 3,200 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL18 |
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 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 or G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).