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Corsair Value Select 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs Kingston KCP426SS6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Value Select 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 45.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed32
Latency62
Generation62
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston KCP426SS6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 45.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed46
Latency70
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Value Select 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Kingston KCP426SS6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Value Select 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston KCP426SS6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Value Select 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).
  • Kingston KCP426SS6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 has lower true latency (12.8 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Value Select 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Kingston KCP426SS6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Value Select 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15Kingston KCP426SS6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17
45Gear score45
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×8 GBKit1×4 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL17
≈ $74Estimated price≈ $70

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 Value Select 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 or Kingston KCP426SS6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 better?

Corsair Value Select 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Kingston KCP426SS6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45. Total capacity: Corsair Value Select 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston KCP426SS6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Value Select 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston KCP426SS6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Corsair Value Select 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 ≈ $74, Kingston KCP426SS6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 ≈ $70. Current prices vary by store.