Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 vs Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL42

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34

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

Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL42

1×16 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL42
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed86
Latency62
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 and Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 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: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (6,000 MHz vs 4,800 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 leads (CL34 vs CL42).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL42

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL42
76Gear score76
DDR5TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×16 GBKit1×16 GB
4,800 MHzSpeed6,000 MHz
CL34CAS latencyCL42
—Estimated price≈ $96

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 Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 and Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 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: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (6,000 MHz vs 4,800 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 leads (CL34 vs CL42).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (6,000 MHz vs 4,800 MHz).