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Kingston FURY Beast 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 vs Kingston KVR18R13D4/16KF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13

RAM · Kingston

Kingston FURY Beast 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 46.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed46
Latency75
Generation62
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR18R13D4/16KF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13

1×16 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 46.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed23
Latency62
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston FURY Beast 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and Kingston KVR18R13D4/16KF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 46.

  • Total capacity: Kingston KVR18R13D4/16KF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston KVR18R13D4/16KF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL16).
  • Kingston FURY Beast 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston FURY Beast 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston KVR18R13D4/16KF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston FURY Beast 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16Kingston KVR18R13D4/16KF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
46Gear score46
DDR4TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×4 GBKit1×16 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed1,866 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL13

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 Beast 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 or Kingston KVR18R13D4/16KF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 better?

Kingston FURY Beast 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and Kingston KVR18R13D4/16KF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 46. Total capacity: Kingston KVR18R13D4/16KF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KVR18R13D4/16KF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).