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Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 vs Kingston XMP 10th Anniversary 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

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 XMP 10th Anniversary 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 and Kingston XMP 10th Anniversary 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 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 32 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston XMP 10th Anniversary 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
  • Kingston XMP 10th Anniversary 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Pick this

Kingston XMP 10th Anniversary 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13Kingston XMP 10th Anniversary 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
55Gear score56
DDR3TypeDDR3
48 GBTotal capacity32 GB
3×16 GBKit4×8 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL13CAS latencyCL9

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 XMP 10th Anniversary 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?

Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 and Kingston XMP 10th Anniversary 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 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 32 GB). Speed: Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston XMP 10th Anniversary 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston KVR18R13D4K3/48 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).