Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB First Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 vs G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB First Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL36
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed70
Latency63
Generation100
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36

1×16 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL36
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed86
Latency75
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB First Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 and G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB First Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,200 MHz).
  • G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB First Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB First Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36
79Gear score79
DDR5TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×16 GBKit1×16 GB
5,200 MHzSpeed6,000 MHz
CL36CAS latencyCL36

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 First Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 or G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB First Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 and G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB First Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,200 MHz). G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,200 MHz).