Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL32

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

8×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 85.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity100
Speed70
Latency97
Generation62
VS
RAM · Lexar

Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL32

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL32
GEAR SCORE 85.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity90
Speed77
Latency79
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL32 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB).
  • Speed: Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL32 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL32).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 11.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL32

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL32
85Gear score85
DDR4TypeDDR5
64 GBTotal capacity32 GB
8×8 GBKit2×16 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed5,600 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL32

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 (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 or Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL32 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL32 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL32 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL32).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL32 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).