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Kingston KCP424SD8/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 vs Kingston KVR16R11D4K4/64 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

RAM · Kingston

Kingston KCP424SD8/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR16R11D4K4/64 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

4×16 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Capacity100
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston KCP424SD8/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and Kingston KVR16R11D4K4/64 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 55.

  • Total capacity: Kingston KVR16R11D4K4/64 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston KCP424SD8/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston KVR16R11D4K4/64 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL17).
  • Kingston KVR16R11D4K4/64 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 has lower true latency (13.8 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston KCP424SD8/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Kingston KVR16R11D4K4/64 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston KCP424SD8/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17Kingston KVR16R11D4K4/64 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
56Gear score55
DDR4TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity64 GB
1×16 GBKit4×16 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL11
≈ $84Estimated price≈ $228

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 KCP424SD8/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 or Kingston KVR16R11D4K4/64 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?

Kingston KCP424SD8/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and Kingston KVR16R11D4K4/64 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 55. Total capacity: Kingston KVR16R11D4K4/64 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Kingston KCP424SD8/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KVR16R11D4K4/64 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston KCP424SD8/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Kingston KCP424SD8/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 ≈ $84, Kingston KVR16R11D4K4/64 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 ≈ $228. Current prices vary by store.