Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 52.
- Total capacity: Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
- Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Gear score | 52 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 1,866 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 HyperX Beast 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 or Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?
Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 52. Total capacity: Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).