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Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10

RAM · Corsair

Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed32
Latency62
Generation62
VS
RAM · OCZ

OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed26
Latency90
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.

  • Speed: Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL15).
  • OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10
39Gear score39
DDR4TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×4 GBKit2×2 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,000 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL10
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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 CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 or OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 better?

Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Speed: Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz). CAS latency: OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL15). OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).