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G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 43.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 43.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed46
Latency60
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 43.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).
  • G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 has lower true latency (13.5 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
43Gear score43
DDR3TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×8 GBKit1×4 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL19
≈ $138Estimated price≈ $30

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 G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 better?

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 43. Total capacity: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 ≈ $138, Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 ≈ $30. Current prices vary by store.