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Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16 · 2016
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed60
Latency90
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed46
Latency75
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
69Gear score69
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit4×8 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL16
2016Release year—
≈ $92Estimated 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 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 better?

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).