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Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 vs Kingston KVR13N9K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 47.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency72
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR13N9K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

3×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 47.0 / 100Average
Capacity78
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and Kingston KVR13N9K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47.

  • Total capacity: Kingston KVR13N9K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (24 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston KVR13N9K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
  • Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston KVR13N9K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10Kingston KVR13N9K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
47Gear score47
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity24 GB
2×8 GBKit3×8 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL9
≈ $160Estimated price≈ $200

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 LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 or Kingston KVR13N9K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?

Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and Kingston KVR13N9K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47. Total capacity: Kingston KVR13N9K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (24 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KVR13N9K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 ≈ $160, Kingston KVR13N9K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 ≈ $200. Current prices vary by store.