G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 vs Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 39.
- Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 | Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Gear score | 39 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×2 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 2,000 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL15 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $60 |
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 Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 or Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 39. Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15). G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).