Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 vs G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8
Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL10G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL8Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55.
- Speed: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10).
- G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 has lower true latency (8.6 ns vs 9.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 | G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | Gear score | 55 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL10 | 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 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 or G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 better?
Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55. Speed: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10). G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 has lower true latency (8.6 ns vs 9.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).