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Kingston KSM29RD4/32MEI 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 vs Kingston Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

RAM · Kingston

Kingston KSM29RD4/32MEI 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21

1×32 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL21
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed52
Latency60
Generation62
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed54
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

Kingston KSM29RD4/32MEI 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 and Kingston Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 68.

  • Total capacity: Kingston KSM29RD4/32MEI 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL21).
  • Kingston Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston KSM29RD4/32MEI 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Kingston Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston KSM29RD4/32MEI 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21Kingston Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
67Gear score68
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×32 GBKit2×8 GB
2,933 MHzSpeed3,000 MHz
CL21CAS latencyCL15
—Estimated price≈ $780

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 KSM29RD4/32MEI 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 or Kingston Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 better?

Kingston KSM29RD4/32MEI 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 and Kingston Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 68. Total capacity: Kingston KSM29RD4/32MEI 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Kingston Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL21).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).