Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 vs Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL20Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
3×16 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 and Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 55.
- Total capacity: Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (48 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 leads (3,200 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL20).
- Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 | Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Gear score | 55 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 48 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 3×16 GB |
| 3,200 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL20 | 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 Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 or Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 better?
Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 and Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 55. Total capacity: Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (48 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 leads (3,200 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL20).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 leads (3,200 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).