Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34 vs Lexar Ares RGB 2nd Gen 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL40
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 7200 MHz · CL34Lexar Ares RGB 2nd Gen 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL40
2×24 GB · DDR5 · 8000 MHz · CL40Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34 and Lexar Ares RGB 2nd Gen 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 96 and 96.
- Total capacity: Lexar Ares RGB 2nd Gen 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL40 leads (48 GB vs 32 GB).
- Speed: Lexar Ares RGB 2nd Gen 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL40 leads (8,000 MHz vs 7,200 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34 leads (CL34 vs CL40).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Lexar Ares RGB 2nd Gen 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL40
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34 | Lexar Ares RGB 2nd Gen 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 96 | Gear score | 96 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR5 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 48 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 2×24 GB |
| 7,200 MHz | Speed | 8,000 MHz |
| CL34 | CAS latency | CL40 |
| ≈ $400 | Estimated price | ≈ $420 |
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 7200 CL34 or Lexar Ares RGB 2nd Gen 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL40 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34 and Lexar Ares RGB 2nd Gen 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 96 and 96. Total capacity: Lexar Ares RGB 2nd Gen 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL40 leads (48 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: Lexar Ares RGB 2nd Gen 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL40 leads (8,000 MHz vs 7,200 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34 leads (CL34 vs CL40).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Lexar Ares RGB 2nd Gen 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL40 leads (8,000 MHz vs 7,200 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34 ≈ $400, Lexar Ares RGB 2nd Gen 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL40 ≈ $420. Current prices vary by store.