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

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Kingston KVR18R13D4/16KF 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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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 KVR18R13D4/16KF 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 KVR18R13D4/16KF 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 KVR18R13D4/16KF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL17).
Pick this

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

Kingston KVR18R13D4/16KF 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 KVR18R13D4/16KF 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 KVR18R13D4/16KF 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).