G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Kingston KHX18C10K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9Kingston KHX18C10K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Kingston KHX18C10K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Kingston KHX18C10K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
- Kingston KHX18C10K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Kingston KHX18C10K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | Kingston KHX18C10K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gear score | 51 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL10 |
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 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or Kingston KHX18C10K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Kingston KHX18C10K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Kingston KHX18C10K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston KHX18C10K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).