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Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 vs Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed28
Latency94
Generation25
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RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed26
Latency97
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55.

  • Speed: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
  • Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 9.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
55Gear score55
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit4×4 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,000 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL9

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 Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 better?

Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55. Speed: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10). Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 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 2,000 MHz).