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Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Kingston KVR18L13Q4/32 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13

RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32I 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 KVR18L13Q4/32 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13

1×32 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Capacity90
Speed23
Latency62
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston KVR18L13Q4/32 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 53.

  • Speed: Kingston KVR18L13Q4/32 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL13).
Pick this

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

If you care most about cAS latency.

Pick this

Kingston KVR18L13Q4/32 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11Kingston KVR18L13Q4/32 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
52Gear score53
DDR3TypeDDR3
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
4×8 GBKit1×32 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,866 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL13
—Estimated price≈ $138

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 KVR16R11S4K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or Kingston KVR18L13Q4/32 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 better?

Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston KVR18L13Q4/32 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 53. Speed: Kingston KVR18L13Q4/32 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL13).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston KVR18L13Q4/32 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).