Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 vs Kingston XMP Blu Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
1×16 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13Kingston XMP Blu Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 and Kingston XMP Blu Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 47.
- Speed: Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston XMP Blu Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL13).
- Kingston XMP Blu Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
If you care most about speed.
Kingston XMP Blu Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 | Kingston XMP Blu Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Gear score | 47 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×16 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL13 | CAS latency | CL10 |
| ≈ $184 | Estimated price | — |
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 XMP Blu Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 better?
Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 and Kingston XMP Blu Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 47. Speed: Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston XMP Blu Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL13). Kingston XMP Blu Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).