Kingston ValueRAM 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 vs Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
Kingston ValueRAM 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
2×1 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Kingston ValueRAM 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 29 and 30.
- Total capacity: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB).
- Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston ValueRAM 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
- Kingston ValueRAM 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston ValueRAM 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston ValueRAM 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 | Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Gear score | 30 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 2 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×1 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,066 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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 ValueRAM 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 or Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?
Kingston ValueRAM 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 29 and 30. Total capacity: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB). Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston ValueRAM 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).