G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 vs Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL10Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
3×16 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55.
- Total capacity: Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (48 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL13).
- G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 | Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | Gear score | 55 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 48 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 3×16 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL10 | CAS latency | CL13 |
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 Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 or Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 better?
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55. Total capacity: Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (48 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL13).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).