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Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 52.0 / 100Average
Capacity90
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed54
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 53.

  • Total capacity: Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL15).
  • Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
52Gear score53
DDR3TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity4 GB
4×8 GBKit1×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed3,000 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL15

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 KVR16R11S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 better?

Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 53. Total capacity: Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).