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Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Kingston Predator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

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 Predator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed23
Latency92
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston Predator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 53.

  • Total capacity: Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston Predator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston Predator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
  • Kingston Predator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Kingston Predator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11Kingston Predator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
52Gear score53
DDR3TypeDDR3
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×8 GBKit4×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,866 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL9

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 Predator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 better?

Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston Predator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 53. Total capacity: Kingston KVR16R11S4K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Kingston Predator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston Predator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston Predator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).