Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 4200 MHz · CL19G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL18Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 and G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 leads (4,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL19).
- Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19
If you care most about speed, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 | G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Gear score | 67 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 4,200 MHz | Speed | 3,200 MHz |
| CL19 | CAS latency | CL18 |
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 4200 CL19 or G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 better?
Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 and G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 leads (4,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL19).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 leads (4,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).