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Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 vs Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13

1×16 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 46.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed23
Latency62
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 47.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
Verdict

Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 and Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 47.

  • Total capacity: Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL17).
Pick this

Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
46Gear score47
DDR3TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×16 GBKit1×8 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL13CAS latencyCL17
≈ $184Estimated price≈ $52

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 KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 or Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?

Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 and Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 47. Total capacity: Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 ≈ $184, Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 ≈ $52. Current prices vary by store.