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Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 vs Kingston KVR13R9D4K3/48I 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 52.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed46
Latency75
Generation62
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR13R9D4K3/48I 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

3×16 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 52.0 / 100Average
Capacity95
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and Kingston KVR13R9D4K3/48I 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52.

  • Total capacity: Kingston KVR13R9D4K3/48I 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (48 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston KVR13R9D4K3/48I 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
  • Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
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Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston KVR13R9D4K3/48I 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16Kingston KVR13R9D4K3/48I 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
52Gear score52
DDR4TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity48 GB
1×8 GBKit3×16 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL9
≈ $74Estimated price≈ $198

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 LPX 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 or Kingston KVR13R9D4K3/48I 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?

Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and Kingston KVR13R9D4K3/48I 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52. Total capacity: Kingston KVR13R9D4K3/48I 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (48 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KVR13R9D4K3/48I 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 ≈ $74, Kingston KVR13R9D4K3/48I 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 ≈ $198. Current prices vary by store.