Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 vs Netac Shadow II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 60.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed40
Latency78
Generation62
VS
RAM · Netac

Netac Shadow II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 60.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed60
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 and Netac Shadow II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 60.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Netac Shadow II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).
  • Netac Shadow II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Netac Shadow II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14Netac Shadow II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
60Gear score60
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×8 GBKit1×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed3,200 MHz
CL14CAS latencyCL16
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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 LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 or Netac Shadow II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 better?

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 and Netac Shadow II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 60. Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Netac Shadow II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Netac Shadow II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).