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Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17

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 CL17

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL17
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 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84.

  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 8.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
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Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL16

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 CL17
84Gear score84
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×16 GBKit4×8 GB
4,000 MHzSpeed4,000 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL17
—Estimated price≈ $422

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 CL17 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84. CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17). Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 8.5 ns; speed and CL combined).