Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 vs G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL14G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 and G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL14).
- G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 11.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 | G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gear score | 51 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL14 | CAS latency | CL10 |
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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 or G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?
Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 and G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL14).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).