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Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed32
Latency62
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Capacity90
Speed18
Latency72
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL15).
  • G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
54Gear score54
DDR4TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
1×16 GBKit4×8 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL10
≈ $120Estimated price≈ $408

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 Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 or G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 better?

Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 ≈ $120, G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 ≈ $408. Current prices vary by store.