Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Kingston XMP Black 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Kingston XMP Black 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston XMP Black 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 33 and 34.
- Total capacity: Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
- CAS latency: Kingston XMP Black 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
- Kingston XMP Black 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity.
Kingston XMP Black 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | Kingston XMP Black 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Gear score | 34 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 XMP Black 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?
Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston XMP Black 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 33 and 34. Total capacity: Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). CAS latency: Kingston XMP Black 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11). Kingston XMP Black 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).