Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 7600 CL36 vs Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8200 CL38

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 7600 CL36

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 7600 MHz · CL36
GEAR SCORE 96.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity90
Speed100
Latency94
Generation100
VS
RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8200 CL38

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 8200 MHz · CL38
GEAR SCORE 96.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity90
Speed100
Latency95
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 7600 CL36 and Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8200 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 96 and 96.

  • Speed: Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8200 CL38 leads (8,200 MHz vs 7,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 7600 CL36 leads (CL36 vs CL38).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 7600 CL36

If you care most about cAS latency.

Pick this

Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8200 CL38

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 7600 CL36Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8200 CL38
96Gear score96
DDR5TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×16 GBKit2×16 GB
7,600 MHzSpeed8,200 MHz
CL36CAS latencyCL38
≈ $422Estimated price≈ $270

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 7600 CL36 or Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8200 CL38 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 7600 CL36 and Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8200 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 96 and 96. Speed: Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8200 CL38 leads (8,200 MHz vs 7,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 7600 CL36 leads (CL36 vs CL38).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8200 CL38 leads (8,200 MHz vs 7,600 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 7600 CL36 ≈ $422, Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8200 CL38 ≈ $270. Current prices vary by store.