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Kingston KHX18C10K2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 vs Kingston KVR13E9K2/16I 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

RAM · Kingston

Kingston KHX18C10K2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed23
Latency84
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR13E9K2/16I 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 43.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston KHX18C10K2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and Kingston KVR13E9K2/16I 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 43.

  • Total capacity: Kingston KVR13E9K2/16I 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston KHX18C10K2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston KVR13E9K2/16I 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
  • Kingston KHX18C10K2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
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Kingston KHX18C10K2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston KVR13E9K2/16I 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston KHX18C10K2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10Kingston KVR13E9K2/16I 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
42Gear score43
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×4 GBKit2×8 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL10CAS 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 KHX18C10K2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 or Kingston KVR13E9K2/16I 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?

Kingston KHX18C10K2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and Kingston KVR13E9K2/16I 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 43. Total capacity: Kingston KVR13E9K2/16I 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston KHX18C10K2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KVR13E9K2/16I 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston KHX18C10K2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).