Corsair ValueSelect 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 vs Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
Corsair ValueSelect 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL18Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15Corsair ValueSelect 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 50.
- Total capacity: Corsair ValueSelect 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).
- Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair ValueSelect 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18
If you care most about total capacity.
Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair ValueSelect 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 | Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Gear score | 50 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL15 |
| ≈ $92 | 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 ValueSelect 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 or Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 better?
Corsair ValueSelect 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 50. Total capacity: Corsair ValueSelect 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).