Corsair Vengeance 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 vs G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
Corsair Vengeance 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL10G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Corsair Vengeance 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 and G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Vengeance 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10).
Corsair Vengeance 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Vengeance 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 | G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Gear score | 42 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,000 MHz | Speed | 1,600 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 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 or G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?
Corsair Vengeance 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 and G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: Corsair Vengeance 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Vengeance 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).