Kingston HyperX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 vs Kingston KVR18R13D4/16KF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
Kingston HyperX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10Kingston KVR18R13D4/16KF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
1×16 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13Kingston HyperX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and Kingston KVR18R13D4/16KF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 46.
- Speed: Kingston KVR18R13D4/16KF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL13).
- Kingston HyperX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston HyperX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston KVR18R13D4/16KF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston HyperX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 | Kingston KVR18R13D4/16KF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Gear score | 46 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL10 | CAS latency | CL13 |
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 HyperX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 or Kingston KVR18R13D4/16KF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 better?
Kingston HyperX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and Kingston KVR18R13D4/16KF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 46. Speed: Kingston KVR18R13D4/16KF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL13). Kingston HyperX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston KVR18R13D4/16KF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).