Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38
1×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL38Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.
- Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL38).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 13.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 | Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38 | |
|---|---|---|
| 74 | Gear score | 74 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 3,600 MHz | Speed | 5,600 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL38 |
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 Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL38). Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 13.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).