Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 vs G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16
Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
2×8 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL40G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16
4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL16Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 and G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL40).
- G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 has lower true latency (10.9 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 | G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 73 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 5,600 MHz | Speed | 2,933 MHz |
| CL40 | CAS latency | CL16 |
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) DDR5 5600 CL40 or G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 better?
Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 and G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Total capacity: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL40).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).