Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6600 CL32 vs Lexar Ares RGB 2nd Gen 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL26

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6600 CL32

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 6600 MHz · CL32
GEAR SCORE 93.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity90
Speed94
Latency92
Generation100
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RAM · Lexar

Lexar Ares RGB 2nd Gen 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL26

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL26
GEAR SCORE 93.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity90
Speed86
Latency99
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6600 CL32 and Lexar Ares RGB 2nd Gen 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL26 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 93 and 93.

  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6600 CL32 leads (6,600 MHz vs 6,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Lexar Ares RGB 2nd Gen 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL26 leads (CL26 vs CL32).
  • Lexar Ares RGB 2nd Gen 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL26 has lower true latency (8.7 ns vs 9.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6600 CL32

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Lexar Ares RGB 2nd Gen 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL26

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6600 CL32Lexar Ares RGB 2nd Gen 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL26
93Gear score93
DDR5TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×16 GBKit2×16 GB
6,600 MHzSpeed6,000 MHz
CL32CAS latencyCL26
≈ $370Estimated 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 6600 CL32 or Lexar Ares RGB 2nd Gen 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL26 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6600 CL32 and Lexar Ares RGB 2nd Gen 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL26 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 93 and 93. Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6600 CL32 leads (6,600 MHz vs 6,000 MHz). CAS latency: Lexar Ares RGB 2nd Gen 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL26 leads (CL26 vs CL32). Lexar Ares RGB 2nd Gen 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL26 has lower true latency (8.7 ns vs 9.7 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6600 CL32 leads (6,600 MHz vs 6,000 MHz).