Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 vs G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
- Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 | G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gear score | 51 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 12 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 3×4 GB | Kit | 4×4 GB |
| 2,000 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL8 |
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 Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 or G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?
Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB). Speed: Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).