Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 vs Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Essentials 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: Mushkin Essentials 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).
Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Mushkin Essentials 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 CL10 | Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gear score | 51 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL10 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?
Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: Mushkin Essentials 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: Mushkin Essentials 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).