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Kingston KVR18R13S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 vs Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR18R13S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13

1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 31.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed23
Latency62
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 31.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston KVR18R13S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 and Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 31 and 31.

  • Total capacity: Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston KVR18R13S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
  • Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 has lower true latency (13.5 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston KVR18R13S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston KVR18R13S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
31Gear score31
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity6 GB
1×4 GBKit3×2 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed1,333 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 KVR18R13S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 or Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?

Kingston KVR18R13S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 and Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 31 and 31. Total capacity: Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston KVR18R13S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston KVR18R13S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).