Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL18
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16 · 2016G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL18
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL18Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
- Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL18
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 | G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | Gear score | 69 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 3,200 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL18 |
| 2016 | Release year | — |
| ≈ $92 | 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 LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 or G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 better?
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).