Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Mushkin Essentials 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
8×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9Mushkin Essentials 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Mushkin Essentials 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64.
- Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB).
- Speed: Mushkin Essentials 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17).
- Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Mushkin Essentials 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | Mushkin Essentials 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Gear score | 64 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 64 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 8×8 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL17 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $250 |
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 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 or Mushkin Essentials 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?
Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Mushkin Essentials 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64. Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: Mushkin Essentials 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Essentials 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).