Kingston KCP426SS8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 vs Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL21
Kingston KCP426SS8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL17
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL17Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL21
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL21Kingston KCP426SS8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 and Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 50.
- Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston KCP426SS8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL21).
- Kingston KCP426SS8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 has lower true latency (12.8 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston KCP426SS8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL17
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL21
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston KCP426SS8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 | Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gear score | 50 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 2,933 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL21 |
| ≈ $52 | Estimated price | — |
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 KCP426SS8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 or Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 better?
Kingston KCP426SS8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 and Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 50. Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KCP426SS8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL21). Kingston KCP426SS8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 has lower true latency (12.8 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).