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Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 33.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 34.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 33 and 34.

  • Total capacity: Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
Pick this

Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
33Gear score34
DDR3TypeDDR3
6 GBTotal capacity8 GB
3×2 GBKit1×8 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,333 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 KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?

Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 33 and 34. Total capacity: Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).