Kingston KVR1333D3K3/6GR 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
Kingston KVR1333D3K3/6GR 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13Kingston KVR1333D3K3/6GR 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 31 and 31.
- Total capacity: Kingston KVR1333D3K3/6GR 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston KVR1333D3K3/6GR 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
- Kingston KVR1333D3K3/6GR 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 has lower true latency (13.5 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston KVR1333D3K3/6GR 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston KVR1333D3K3/6GR 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Gear score | 31 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL13 |
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 KVR1333D3K3/6GR 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 better?
Kingston KVR1333D3K3/6GR 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 31 and 31. Total capacity: Kingston KVR1333D3K3/6GR 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KVR1333D3K3/6GR 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).