Corsair Dominator Titanium First Edition 7200 CL34 DDR5 32 GB (2x 16 GB)
Corsair is a company that doesn’t need an introduction but also relates to the PC RAM market. The Dominator series was always their best, and we got an opportunity to check the DDR5 memory from Dominator Titanium First Edition with 7200 MHz frequency (and CL34) with a 2 x 16 GB capacity. Almost one year ago, we had a chance to check the Vengeance RAM from Corsair; it was the 6000 MHz CL36 variant (it earned the “Recommended” award). The Dominator is clocked much higher. This top-tier series in the Corsair offers frequencies up to 7200 MHz (at this moment, but there should be even the 8000 MHz variants). Dominator Titanium RAM includes the proprietary DHX cooling technology, 11 individually addressable LEDs, and a range of accessories that allow users to modify the modules’ appearance.
A quick reminder - DDR5 is the newest technology to hit the market, make headlines, and break world records. DDR5 already set spectacular results in overclocking (of course, using the LN2), as even 10550 MHz. DDR4 RAMs operate on a single 64-bit bus, while DDR5 has two 32-bit buses (plus, in both cases, an additional 8-bit for ECC). As a result, a single module is identified as a Dual Channel, while two are identified as Quad Channel. However, the solution does not match the throughput of HEDT platforms with processors with a four-channel controller. The internal (A / B) channels of DDR5 RAM also share the RCD (Register Clock Driver), which provides more output signals and more extended pulse reading (8 vs. 16). The DDR5 comes with a Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) from the most important things you need to know. It’s responsible for controlling voltage changes, optimizing the energy draw, and making it less demanding for the motherboard controller. The DDR4 nominal voltage is 1.2 V; for the DDR5, it’s 1.1 V. Typical XMP voltage for the older type of memory is 1.35V (sometimes 1.45 V); now, it’s mostly 1.25 V. Speaking of the XMP, till now, it was 2.0 revision, with the introduction of the DDR5 we’ve got the rev 3.0. The main difference is that the number of profiles has increased from three to five (three for the manufacturer settings and two placeholders for the users).
After this short introduction – let’s present a bit of the review sample. There are two color variants:
- Black
- White (which we got)
- Grey (for the AMD)
Our sample is the highest frequency kit so far for the Dominator Titanium series, with a 7200 MHz clock, CL34-46-46-96, at 1.45 V. CORSAIR celebrated the launch of the latest version of DOMINATOR Memory with a limited run of First-Edition kits, boasting tight timings and higher frequencies. Limited to 500 kits and individually numbered (we got the number 027), enthusiasts must act fast to secure a unique piece of CORSAIR history. The First Edition includes a screwdriver and a different top for the heat spreaders. It won’t be included in the standard version. The series range is from 6000 to 7200 MHz (but that’s rather picky with the motherboards). Overall, the Corsair Dominator Titanium DDR5 memory kit is an interesting option for those looking for high-performance memory with low latency and stunning RGB lighting. The RGB is controlled via Corsair iCUE software. It’s a series with an XMP profile. A 7400 MHz XMP profile is saved in this kit; that’s a nice feature. The height of the memory module is 56 mm (2.2 inches), so it’s a relatively high-profile form, which can cause problems with the (air) CPU coolers. We’ll check the kit on two platforms, with Z790-based motherboards (Asus Z790 Maximus Hero) combined with the Intel Core i9 13900K and the Asrock X670E Steel Legend combined with an AMD Ryzen 9 7900X. The used GPU is the Nvidia Geforce RTX 4090, so it shouldn’t be a limiting factor for memory performance. We are traditionally going to try and squeeze something more out of it. You can always stay safe and stick to the advertised frequency and latencies using XMP 3.0. The default parameters and visual aspects look attractive – we must check the performance then. A limited lifetime warranty backs the Corsair Dominator Titanium First Edition series. The MSRP is 234.99 USD. Ok, next page, please.
