Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 vs OCZ Platinum 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6

RAM · Corsair

Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed40
Latency66
Generation62
VS
RAM · OCZ

OCZ Platinum 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL6
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Capacity25
Speed18
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and OCZ Platinum 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.

  • Total capacity: OCZ Platinum 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: OCZ Platinum 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL16).
  • OCZ Platinum 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

OCZ Platinum 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16OCZ Platinum 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
42Gear score42
DDR4TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity6 GB
1×4 GBKit3×2 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL6
≈ $42Estimated 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 CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 or OCZ Platinum 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 better?

Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and OCZ Platinum 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. Total capacity: OCZ Platinum 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: OCZ Platinum 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).