Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 vs Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL18

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed76
Latency97
Generation62
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL36 · 2022
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed77
Latency70
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 and Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 83.

  • Speed: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL36).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 12.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL18

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL18Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36
83Gear score83
DDR4TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×16 GBKit2×16 GB
4,000 MHzSpeed5,600 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL36
—Release year2022
≈ $316Estimated price≈ $220

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 CL18 or Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 and Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 83. Speed: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 4,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL36). Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 12.9 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 ≈ $316, Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 ≈ $220. Current prices vary by store.