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Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 vs Kingston KVR13R9D4K2/32I 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

3×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Capacity50
Speed26
Latency97
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR13R9D4K2/32I 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

2×16 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Capacity90
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Kingston KVR13R9D4K2/32I 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.

  • Total capacity: Kingston KVR13R9D4K2/32I 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 12 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston KVR13R9D4K2/32I 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9Kingston KVR13R9D4K2/32I 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
51Gear score51
DDR3TypeDDR3
12 GBTotal capacity32 GB
3×4 GBKit2×16 GB
2,000 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL9CAS 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 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 or Kingston KVR13R9D4K2/32I 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?

Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Kingston KVR13R9D4K2/32I 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: Kingston KVR13R9D4K2/32I 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 12 GB). Speed: Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).