Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 vs Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL34Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL18Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 and Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 leads (4,800 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL34).
- Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 | Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Gear score | 76 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 4,800 MHz | Speed | 4,000 MHz |
| CL34 | CAS latency | CL18 |
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) DDR5 4800 CL34 or Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 and Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 leads (4,800 MHz vs 4,000 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL34).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 leads (4,800 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).