Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 vs Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL38

2×32 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL38
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed70
Latency58
Generation100
VS
RAM · Crucial

Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38

1×16 GB · DDR5 · 6400 MHz · CL38
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed92
Latency76
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 and Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 leads (6,400 MHz vs 5,200 MHz).
  • Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 has lower true latency (11.9 ns vs 14.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL38

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL38Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38
81Gear score81
DDR5TypeDDR5
64 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×32 GBKit1×16 GB
5,200 MHzSpeed6,400 MHz
CL38CAS latencyCL38

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 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 or Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 and Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 leads (6,400 MHz vs 5,200 MHz). Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 has lower true latency (11.9 ns vs 14.6 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 leads (6,400 MHz vs 5,200 MHz).