Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 vs Crucial Ballistix Tactical 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10Crucial Ballistix Tactical 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and Crucial Ballistix Tactical 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47.
- Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10).
- Crucial Ballistix Tactical 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
If you care most about total capacity.
Crucial Ballistix Tactical 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 | Crucial Ballistix Tactical 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Gear score | 47 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 12 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 3×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL10 | CAS latency | CL8 |
| ≈ $160 | Estimated price | — |
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 LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 or Crucial Ballistix Tactical 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?
Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and Crucial Ballistix Tactical 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47. Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10). Crucial Ballistix Tactical 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).