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Corsair Vengeance CUDIMM 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 vs Corsair Vengeance RGB CUDIMM 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8800 CL42 CMHC48GX5M2X8800C42

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance CUDIMM 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38

2×24 GB · DDR5 · 8000 MHz · CL38
GEAR SCORE 97.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity95
Speed100
Latency93
Generation100
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance RGB CUDIMM 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8800 CL42 CMHC48GX5M2X8800C42

2×24 GB · DDR5 · 8800 MHz · CL42 · 2025
GEAR SCORE 97.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity95
Speed100
Latency93
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Vengeance CUDIMM 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 and Corsair Vengeance RGB CUDIMM 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8800 CL42 CMHC48GX5M2X8800C42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 97 and 97.

  • Speed: Corsair Vengeance RGB CUDIMM 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8800 CL42 CMHC48GX5M2X8800C42 leads (8,800 MHz vs 8,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance CUDIMM 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 leads (CL38 vs CL42).
Pick this

Corsair Vengeance CUDIMM 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38

If you care most about cAS latency.

Pick this

Corsair Vengeance RGB CUDIMM 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8800 CL42 CMHC48GX5M2X8800C42

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Vengeance CUDIMM 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38Corsair Vengeance RGB CUDIMM 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8800 CL42 CMHC48GX5M2X8800C42
97Gear score97
DDR5TypeDDR5
48 GBTotal capacity48 GB
2×24 GBKit2×24 GB
8,000 MHzSpeed8,800 MHz
CL38CAS latencyCL42
—Release year2025

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 CUDIMM 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 or Corsair Vengeance RGB CUDIMM 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8800 CL42 CMHC48GX5M2X8800C42 better?

Corsair Vengeance CUDIMM 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 and Corsair Vengeance RGB CUDIMM 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8800 CL42 CMHC48GX5M2X8800C42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 97 and 97. Speed: Corsair Vengeance RGB CUDIMM 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8800 CL42 CMHC48GX5M2X8800C42 leads (8,800 MHz vs 8,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance CUDIMM 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 leads (CL38 vs CL42).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Vengeance RGB CUDIMM 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 8800 CL42 CMHC48GX5M2X8800C42 leads (8,800 MHz vs 8,000 MHz).