Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs Kingston KVR1333D3E9SK3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed32
Latency62
Generation62
VS
RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR1333D3E9SK3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity50
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Kingston KVR1333D3E9SK3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.

  • Total capacity: Kingston KVR1333D3E9SK3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston KVR1333D3E9SK3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
  • Kingston KVR1333D3E9SK3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 has lower true latency (13.5 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Kingston KVR1333D3E9SK3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15Kingston KVR1333D3E9SK3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
39Gear score39
DDR4TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity12 GB
1×4 GBKit3×4 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL15CAS 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 G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 or Kingston KVR1333D3E9SK3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Kingston KVR1333D3E9SK3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: Kingston KVR1333D3E9SK3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KVR1333D3E9SK3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).