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Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 vs Kingston ValueRAM 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13

3×16 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Capacity95
Speed23
Latency62
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston ValueRAM 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
Verdict

Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 and Kingston ValueRAM 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 56.

  • Total capacity: Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (48 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL17).
Pick this

Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Kingston ValueRAM 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13Kingston ValueRAM 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
55Gear score56
DDR3TypeDDR4
48 GBTotal capacity16 GB
3×16 GBKit1×16 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL13CAS latencyCL17
—Estimated price≈ $118

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 KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 or Kingston ValueRAM 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?

Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 and Kingston ValueRAM 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 56. Total capacity: Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (48 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).