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Kingston KVR21SE15S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs OCZ Reaper 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR21SE15S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed32
Latency62
Generation62
VS
RAM · OCZ

OCZ Reaper 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 40.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed26
Latency97
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston KVR21SE15S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and OCZ Reaper 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 40.

  • Speed: Kingston KVR21SE15S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: OCZ Reaper 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
  • OCZ Reaper 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston KVR21SE15S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

OCZ Reaper 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston KVR21SE15S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15OCZ Reaper 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
39Gear score40
DDR4TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×4 GBKit2×2 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,000 MHz
CL15CAS 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 KVR21SE15S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 or OCZ Reaper 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 better?

Kingston KVR21SE15S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and OCZ Reaper 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 40. Speed: Kingston KVR21SE15S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz). CAS latency: OCZ Reaper 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15). OCZ Reaper 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston KVR21SE15S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).