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Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 vs G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 4200 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed78
Latency96
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

8×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Capacity100
Speed28
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 and G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (64 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 leads (4,200 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 9.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
67Gear score67
DDR4TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity64 GB
2×4 GBKit8×8 GB
4,200 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL19CAS latencyCL9

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 Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 better?

Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 and G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (64 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 leads (4,200 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4200 CL19 leads (4,200 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).