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Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed23
Latency84
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Capacity90
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
  • Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
51Gear score51
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit4×8 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL9

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 1866 CL10 or G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?

Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).