Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 vs G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30
Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30
1×8 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL30Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.
- Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL30).
- G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 | G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 74 | Gear score | 74 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 3,000 MHz | Speed | 6,000 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL30 |
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 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 or G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 better?
Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL30).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).