Kingston KCP424ES8/8DUP 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 vs Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
Kingston KCP424ES8/8DUP 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
1×16 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13Kingston KCP424ES8/8DUP 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 46.
- Total capacity: Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Kingston KCP424ES8/8DUP 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL17).
Kingston KCP424ES8/8DUP 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston KCP424ES8/8DUP 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Gear score | 46 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL13 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $184 |
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 KCP424ES8/8DUP 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 or Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 better?
Kingston KCP424ES8/8DUP 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 46. Total capacity: Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston KCP424ES8/8DUP 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston KCP424ES8/8DUP 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).