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G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs Kingston KVR21N15/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed12
Latency86
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR21N15/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

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

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Kingston KVR21N15/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston KVR21N15/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL15).
  • G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

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

Pick this

Kingston KVR21N15/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7Kingston KVR21N15/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
39Gear score39
DDR3TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×4 GBKit1×4 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL7CAS latencyCL15

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 ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 or Kingston KVR21N15/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 better?

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Kingston KVR21N15/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston KVR21N15/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston KVR21N15/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).