Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 vs PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL34PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4200 MHz · CL19Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 and PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 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 4,200 MHz).
- CAS latency: PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 leads (CL19 vs CL34).
- PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 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.
PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 | PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 | |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Gear score | 76 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 4,800 MHz | Speed | 4,200 MHz |
| CL34 | CAS latency | CL19 |
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 PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 and PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 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 4,200 MHz). CAS latency: PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 leads (CL19 vs CL34).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 leads (4,800 MHz vs 4,200 MHz).