Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/12 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Kingston KVR21SE15S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/12 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Kingston KVR21SE15S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/12 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston KVR21SE15S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 39.
- Total capacity: Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/12 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (12 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Kingston KVR21SE15S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/12 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL15).
- Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/12 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 has lower true latency (13.8 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/12 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston KVR21SE15S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/12 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | Kingston KVR21SE15S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Gear score | 39 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 12 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 3×4 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL15 |
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 KVR16R11S8K3/12 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or Kingston KVR21SE15S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 better?
Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/12 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston KVR21SE15S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 39. Total capacity: Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/12 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (12 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston KVR21SE15S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/12 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston KVR21SE15S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).