Kingston Blu Red 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
Kingston Blu Red 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Kingston Blu Red 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 33.
- Total capacity: Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
- CAS latency: Kingston Blu Red 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
- Kingston Blu Red 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston Blu Red 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston Blu Red 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Gear score | 33 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 2×2 GB | Kit | 3×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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 Kingston Blu Red 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?
Kingston Blu Red 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 33. Total capacity: Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). CAS latency: Kingston Blu Red 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11). Kingston Blu Red 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).