Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 vs Patriot Viper Steel RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20

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
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RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper Steel RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20

2×32 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL20
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed70
Latency81
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 and Patriot Viper Steel RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81.

  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Patriot Viper Steel RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (CL20 vs CL38).
  • Patriot Viper Steel RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 has lower true latency (11.1 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 speed.

Pick this

Patriot Viper Steel RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL38Patriot Viper Steel RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20
81Gear score81
DDR5TypeDDR4
64 GBTotal capacity64 GB
2×32 GBKit2×32 GB
5,200 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL38CAS latencyCL20
—Estimated price≈ $346

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 Patriot Viper Steel RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 and Patriot Viper Steel RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81. Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper Steel RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (CL20 vs CL38). Patriot Viper Steel RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 has lower true latency (11.1 ns vs 14.6 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).