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G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 vs Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11

1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 40.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed23
Latency77
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston ValueRAM 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 Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 and Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 39.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL15).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 has lower true latency (11.8 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11

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

Pick this

Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
40Gear score39
DDR3TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×8 GBKit1×4 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL15
≈ $46Estimated price≈ $60

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FAQ

Is G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 or Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 and Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 39. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 ≈ $46, Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 ≈ $60. Current prices vary by store.