Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB First Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 vs G.Skill Flare X 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB First Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL36G.Skill Flare X 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL14Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB First Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 and G.Skill Flare X 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79.
- Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB First Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL36).
- G.Skill Flare X 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB First Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Flare X 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB First Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 | G.Skill Flare X 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 79 | Gear score | 79 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 5,200 MHz | Speed | 3,200 MHz |
| CL36 | CAS latency | CL14 |
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 Flare X 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB First Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 and G.Skill Flare X 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79. Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB First Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL36). G.Skill Flare X 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB First Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).