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Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 vs Kingston KVR16R11D8K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed28
Latency87
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR16R11D8K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 52.0 / 100Average
Capacity90
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 and Kingston KVR16R11D8K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 52.

  • Total capacity: Kingston KVR16R11D8K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 has lower true latency (10.3 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston KVR16R11D8K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11Kingston KVR16R11D8K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
53Gear score52
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit4×8 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL11
—Estimated price≈ $462

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 Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 or Kingston KVR16R11D8K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?

Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 and Kingston KVR16R11D8K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 52. Total capacity: Kingston KVR16R11D8K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 has lower true latency (10.3 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).