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Kingston KVR16R11S8/2 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR16R11S8/2 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

1×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 30.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 29.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed12
Latency68
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston KVR16R11S8/2 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 30 and 29.

  • Total capacity: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston KVR16R11S8/2 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
  • Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston KVR16R11S8/2 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston KVR16R11S8/2 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
30Gear score29
DDR3TypeDDR3
2 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×2 GBKit2×2 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,066 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL7

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 KVR16R11S8/2 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 better?

Kingston KVR16R11S8/2 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 30 and 29. Total capacity: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB). Speed: Kingston KVR16R11S8/2 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston KVR16R11S8/2 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).