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Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 vs G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Latency65
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed23
Latency84
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL18).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
59Gear score59
DDR4TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
1×16 GBKit4×8 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed1,866 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL10
≈ $140Estimated price≈ $234

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 2666 CL18 or G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?

Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 ≈ $140, G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 ≈ $234. Current prices vary by store.