Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 vs G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL38
2×32 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL38G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL17Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 and G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 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 32 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL38).
- G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 14.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL38
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 | G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 81 | Gear score | 81 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 64 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×32 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 5,200 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL38 | CAS latency | CL17 |
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 G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 and G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 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 32 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL38).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).