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Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 vs Samsung M393B2G70DB0-CK0 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

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
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung M393B2G70DB0-CK0 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

1×16 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 45.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 and Samsung M393B2G70DB0-CK0 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 45.

  • Speed: Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Samsung M393B2G70DB0-CK0 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL13).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Samsung M393B2G70DB0-CK0 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13Samsung M393B2G70DB0-CK0 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
46Gear score45
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×16 GBKit1×16 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL13CAS latencyCL11
≈ $184Estimated price≈ $64

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 Samsung M393B2G70DB0-CK0 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?

Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 and Samsung M393B2G70DB0-CK0 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 45. Speed: Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Samsung M393B2G70DB0-CK0 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL13).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Kingston KVR18R13D4/16 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 ≈ $184, Samsung M393B2G70DB0-CK0 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 ≈ $64. Current prices vary by store.