Corsair Vengeance DDR4-3200 SODIMM 2x16GB vs Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-3200 SODIMM 1x32GB
Best value of the 2 kits compared is the Corsair Vengeance DDR4-3200 SODIMM 2x16GB, at $7.809/GB β 7% cheaper per gigabyte than the Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-3200 SODIMM 1x32GB. Price per GB is the metric this site ranks value on and lower is better, so that is the kit to beat.
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Corsair Vengeance DDR4-3200 SODIMM 2x16GB vs Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-3200 SODIMM 1x32GB: full breakdown
Value: price per gigabyte
On price per GB β the only value metric this site ranks on, and lower is better β the Corsair Vengeance DDR4-3200 SODIMM 2x16GB leads at $7.809/GB, 7% cheaper per gigabyte than the next kit, the Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-3200 SODIMM 1x32GB at $8.409/GB.
Capacity and module layout
The Corsair Vengeance DDR4-3200 SODIMM 2x16GB is 2x16GB and the Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-3200 SODIMM 1x32GB is 1x32GB. Every kit here totals 32GB, so capacity is not the deciding factor. Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-3200 SODIMM 1x32GB ships as a single module: that leaves slots free for a later capacity upgrade, but one stick runs single-channel on a dual-channel board until a matching second module is added. Corsair Vengeance DDR4-3200 SODIMM 2x16GB arrives as a matched multi-module kit and populates at least two channels out of the box.
Speed and latency
Clocks and timings: the Corsair Vengeance DDR4-3200 SODIMM 2x16GB at 3,200 MT/s CL22 and the Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-3200 SODIMM 1x32GB at 3,200 MT/s CL22. True latency is level across every kit that publishes it, at 13.8 ns, so real-world latency is not what separates them.
Current price against MSRP
Current listings: the Corsair Vengeance DDR4-3200 SODIMM 2x16GB at $249.89 and the Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-3200 SODIMM 1x32GB at $269.08. The lowest current outlay is the Corsair Vengeance DDR4-3200 SODIMM 2x16GB at $249.89, though the smallest total price is not the same question as the best price per GB. No MSRP is on file for any of these kits, so street price is the only reference point.
Which of these 2 kits should you buy?
Buy the Corsair Vengeance DDR4-3200 SODIMM 2x16GB. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at $7.809/GB β 7% under the Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-3200 SODIMM 1x32GB, the next cheapest per gigabyte β and it is in stock, which is the whole question price per GB is meant to settle.
Technical Specifications Comparison
Capacity & Modules
| Specification | Corsair Vengeance DDR4-3200 SODIMM 2x16GB | Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-3200 SODIMM 1x32GB |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 32GBβ | 32GB |
| Module layout | 2Γ16GB | 1Γ32GB |
| Module count | 2 | 1 |
| Form factor | SODIMM | SODIMM |
| Category | laptop | laptop |
Speed & Latency
| Specification | Corsair Vengeance DDR4-3200 SODIMM 2x16GB | Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-3200 SODIMM 1x32GB |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed | 3,200 MT/sβ | 3,200 MT/s |
| CAS latency | CL22β | CL22 |
| True latency | 13.8 nsβ | 13.8 ns |
Features
| Specification | Corsair Vengeance DDR4-3200 SODIMM 2x16GB | Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-3200 SODIMM 1x32GB |
|---|---|---|
| ECC support | No | No |
| RGB lighting | No | No |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | Corsair Vengeance DDR4-3200 SODIMM 2x16GB | Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-3200 SODIMM 1x32GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | β | β |
| Best price | $249.89β | $269.08 |
| Price per GB | $7.809β | $8.409 |