Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs OCZ Reaper HPC R2 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

RAM · Corsair

Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
VS
RAM · OCZ

OCZ Reaper HPC R2 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

6×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Capacity50
Speed18
Latency98
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and OCZ Reaper HPC R2 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49.

  • Total capacity: Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB).
  • CAS latency: OCZ Reaper HPC R2 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
  • OCZ Reaper HPC R2 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

OCZ Reaper HPC R2 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9OCZ Reaper HPC R2 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
49Gear score49
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity12 GB
2×8 GBKit6×2 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL7
≈ $170Estimated price—

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 CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or OCZ Reaper HPC R2 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 better?

Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and OCZ Reaper HPC R2 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49. Total capacity: Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB). CAS latency: OCZ Reaper HPC R2 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9). OCZ Reaper HPC R2 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).