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Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency97
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3800 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed73
Latency94
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.

  • Speed: G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18 leads (3,800 MHz vs 3,600 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 9.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18
74Gear score74
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed3,800 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL18

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 Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Speed: G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18 leads (3,800 MHz vs 3,600 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 9.5 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL18 leads (3,800 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).