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Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 vs Kingston Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 41.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed23
Latency84
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and Kingston Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 41 and 42.

  • Total capacity: Kingston Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL17).
  • Kingston Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Kingston Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17Kingston Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
41Gear score42
DDR4TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×4 GBKit2×4 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed1,866 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL10
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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 KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 or Kingston Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?

Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and Kingston Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 41 and 42. Total capacity: Kingston Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).