Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Kingston KVR16LR11D8K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Kingston KVR16LR11D8K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
3×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Kingston KVR16LR11D8K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49.
- Total capacity: Kingston KVR16LR11D8K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (24 GB vs 16 GB).
- CAS latency: Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
- Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston KVR16LR11D8K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Kingston KVR16LR11D8K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Gear score | 49 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 24 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 3×8 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL11 |
| ≈ $160 | Estimated 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 CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Kingston KVR16LR11D8K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?
Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Kingston KVR16LR11D8K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49. Total capacity: Kingston KVR16LR11D8K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (24 GB vs 16 GB). CAS latency: Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11). Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).