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Kingston KHX1333C7S3K2/4G 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs Kingston KVR13LR9S8K4/8 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

RAM · Kingston

Kingston KHX1333C7S3K2/4G 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 33.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed12
Latency86
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR13LR9S8K4/8 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

4×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 34.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston KHX1333C7S3K2/4G 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Kingston KVR13LR9S8K4/8 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 33 and 34.

  • Total capacity: Kingston KVR13LR9S8K4/8 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • CAS latency: Kingston KHX1333C7S3K2/4G 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
  • Kingston KHX1333C7S3K2/4G 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston KHX1333C7S3K2/4G 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston KVR13LR9S8K4/8 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston KHX1333C7S3K2/4G 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7Kingston KVR13LR9S8K4/8 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
33Gear score34
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×2 GBKit4×2 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL7CAS latencyCL9

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 KHX1333C7S3K2/4G 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 or Kingston KVR13LR9S8K4/8 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?

Kingston KHX1333C7S3K2/4G 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Kingston KVR13LR9S8K4/8 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 33 and 34. Total capacity: Kingston KVR13LR9S8K4/8 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). CAS latency: Kingston KHX1333C7S3K2/4G 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9). Kingston KHX1333C7S3K2/4G 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).