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Kingston KVR21SE15S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs Wintec AMPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 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 · Wintec

Wintec AMPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 40.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston KVR21SE15S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Wintec AMPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 40.

  • Total capacity: Wintec AMPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston KVR21SE15S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Wintec AMPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
  • Wintec AMPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 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

Wintec AMPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston KVR21SE15S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15Wintec AMPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
39Gear score40
DDR4TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×4 GBKit2×4 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed1,600 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 Wintec AMPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?

Kingston KVR21SE15S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Wintec AMPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 40. Total capacity: Wintec AMPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston KVR21SE15S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Wintec AMPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston KVR21SE15S8/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).