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Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 vs OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

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 · OCZ

OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

3×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Capacity50
Speed28
Latency94
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB).
  • Speed: OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10
51Gear score51
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity12 GB
2×8 GBKit3×4 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL10

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 OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 better?

Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB). Speed: OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).