EVGA Superclocked 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
EVGA Superclocked 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15EVGA Superclocked 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 39.
- Total capacity: EVGA Superclocked 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: EVGA Superclocked 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
- EVGA Superclocked 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
EVGA Superclocked 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| EVGA Superclocked 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Gear score | 39 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL15 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $60 |
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 EVGA Superclocked 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 better?
EVGA Superclocked 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 39. Total capacity: EVGA Superclocked 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: EVGA Superclocked 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).