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Kingston KVR18R13S4K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 vs Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR18R13S4K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13

3×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 50.0 / 100Average
Capacity78
Speed23
Latency62
Generation25
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RAM · Samsung

Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed46
Latency60
Generation62
Verdict

Kingston KVR18R13S4K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 and Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 49.

  • Total capacity: Kingston KVR18R13S4K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (24 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston KVR18R13S4K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL19).
  • Kingston KVR18R13S4K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 has lower true latency (13.9 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston KVR18R13S4K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston KVR18R13S4K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
50Gear score49
DDR3TypeDDR4
24 GBTotal capacity8 GB
3×8 GBKit1×8 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL13CAS latencyCL19

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 KVR18R13S4K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 or Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 better?

Kingston KVR18R13S4K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 and Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 49. Total capacity: Kingston KVR18R13S4K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (24 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KVR18R13S4K3/24 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).