Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL42
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
8×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL42
2×24 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL42Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 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 48 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL42).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 14.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL42
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 | Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 | |
|---|---|---|
| 85 | Gear score | 85 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 64 GB | Total capacity | 48 GB |
| 8×8 GB | Kit | 2×24 GB |
| 3,600 MHz | Speed | 6,000 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL42 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $280 |
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 Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 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 48 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL42).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).