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Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 vs Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

RAM · Kingston

Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed32
Latency74
Generation62
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 41.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
Verdict

Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 and Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 41.

  • Speed: Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL17).
  • Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 has lower true latency (12.2 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
42Gear score41
DDR4TypeDDR4
4 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×4 GBKit1×4 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL13CAS latencyCL17
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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 Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 or Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?

Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 and Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 41. Speed: Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL17). Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 has lower true latency (12.2 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).