G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 vs Kingston KVR13R9D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL18Kingston KVR13R9D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
3×16 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 and Kingston KVR13R9D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52.
- Total capacity: Kingston KVR13R9D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (48 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston KVR13R9D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL18).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 has lower true latency (12.9 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Kingston KVR13R9D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 | Kingston KVR13R9D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Gear score | 52 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 48 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 3×16 GB |
| 2,800 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL9 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $198 |
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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 or Kingston KVR13R9D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 and Kingston KVR13R9D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52. Total capacity: Kingston KVR13R9D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (48 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KVR13R9D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).