Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum Special Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 vs G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum Special Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed60
Latency98
Generation62
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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 Special Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 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 Special Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum Special Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL36).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum Special Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum Special Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14

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

Pick this

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

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum Special Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36
79Gear score79
DDR4TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×16 GBKit1×16 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed6,000 MHz
CL14CAS 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 Special Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 or G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum Special Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 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 Special Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum Special Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL36).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).