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Kingston FURY 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 vs Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

RAM · Kingston

Kingston FURY 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed32
Latency68
Generation62
VS
RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed26
Latency97
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston FURY 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 and Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55.

  • Speed: Kingston FURY 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL14).
  • Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston FURY 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston FURY 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
55Gear score55
DDR4TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit4×4 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,000 MHz
CL14CAS latencyCL9

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 FURY 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 or Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 better?

Kingston FURY 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 and Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55. Speed: Kingston FURY 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL14). Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston FURY 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).