Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 vs Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL36
2×32 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL36Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42
2×48 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL42Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 and Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 86 and 86.
- Total capacity: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (96 GB vs 64 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (CL36 vs CL42).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 has lower true latency (12.9 ns vs 14.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL36
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 | Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 | |
|---|---|---|
| 86 | Gear score | 86 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR5 |
| 64 GB | Total capacity | 96 GB |
| 2×32 GB | Kit | 2×48 GB |
| 5,600 MHz | Speed | 6,000 MHz |
| CL36 | CAS latency | CL42 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $550 |
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 5600 CL36 or Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 and Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 86 and 86. Total capacity: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (96 GB vs 64 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (CL36 vs CL42).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,600 MHz).