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Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 vs G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6400 CL40

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 6400 MHz · CL38
GEAR SCORE 89.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity90
Speed92
Latency76
Generation100
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6400 CL40

2×24 GB · DDR5 · 6400 MHz · CL40
GEAR SCORE 89.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity95
Speed92
Latency72
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 and G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6400 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 89 and 89.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6400 CL40 leads (48 GB vs 32 GB).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 leads (CL38 vs CL40).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 has lower true latency (11.9 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6400 CL40

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6400 CL40
89Gear score89
DDR5TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity48 GB
2×16 GBKit2×24 GB
6,400 MHzSpeed6,400 MHz
CL38CAS latencyCL40
≈ $346Estimated price—

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 6400 CL38 or G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6400 CL40 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 and G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6400 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 89 and 89. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6400 CL40 leads (48 GB vs 32 GB). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 leads (CL38 vs CL40). Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 has lower true latency (11.9 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).