Kingston KVR1066D3SOK2/8GR 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 vs Kingston KVR16N11/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
Kingston KVR1066D3SOK2/8GR 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7Kingston KVR16N11/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Kingston KVR1066D3SOK2/8GR 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and Kingston KVR16N11/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 35 and 36.
- Speed: Kingston KVR16N11/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston KVR1066D3SOK2/8GR 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
- Kingston KVR1066D3SOK2/8GR 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston KVR1066D3SOK2/8GR 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston KVR16N11/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston KVR1066D3SOK2/8GR 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 | Kingston KVR16N11/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Gear score | 36 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 1,066 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL11 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $48 |
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 KVR1066D3SOK2/8GR 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 or Kingston KVR16N11/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?
Kingston KVR1066D3SOK2/8GR 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and Kingston KVR16N11/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 35 and 36. Speed: Kingston KVR16N11/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KVR1066D3SOK2/8GR 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11). Kingston KVR1066D3SOK2/8GR 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston KVR16N11/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).