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Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL15

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL16

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed76
Latency100
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL15

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed76
Latency100
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84.

  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL16).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL15 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 8.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
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G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL15

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL16G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL15
84Gear score84
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×16 GBKit4×8 GB
4,000 MHzSpeed4,000 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL15

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 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL15 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84. CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL16). G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL15 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 8.0 ns; speed and CL combined).