Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair CMV8GX3M1A1600C11 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Kingston KHX18C10/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

RAM · Corsair

Corsair CMV8GX3M1A1600C11 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
VS
RAM · Kingston

Kingston KHX18C10/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed23
Latency84
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair CMV8GX3M1A1600C11 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston KHX18C10/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36.

  • Total capacity: Corsair CMV8GX3M1A1600C11 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston KHX18C10/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston KHX18C10/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL11).
  • Kingston KHX18C10/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair CMV8GX3M1A1600C11 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Kingston KHX18C10/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair CMV8GX3M1A1600C11 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11Kingston KHX18C10/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
36Gear score36
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×8 GBKit1×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,866 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL10
≈ $76Estimated 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 CMV8GX3M1A1600C11 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or Kingston KHX18C10/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?

Corsair CMV8GX3M1A1600C11 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston KHX18C10/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36. Total capacity: Corsair CMV8GX3M1A1600C11 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston KHX18C10/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KHX18C10/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL11).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston KHX18C10/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).