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Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed76
Latency97
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL34
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed62
Latency61
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 and G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 leads (4,800 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL34).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34
76Gear score76
DDR4TypeDDR5
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit2×16 GB
4,000 MHzSpeed4,800 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL34
≈ $264Estimated price≈ $166

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 4000 CL18 or G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 and G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 leads (4,800 MHz vs 4,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL34).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 leads (4,800 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 ≈ $264, G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 ≈ $166. Current prices vary by store.