Memory kits / Comparison

Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 vs Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed54
Latency90
Generation62
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

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

Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 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 4 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL15).
  • Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
53Gear score52
DDR4TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity32 GB
1×4 GBKit4×8 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL11

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 Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 or Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?

Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 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 4 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).