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Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 vs Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

RAM · Kingston

Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 29.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed12
Latency68
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 30.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 29 and 30.

  • Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
  • Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
29Gear score30
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×4 GBKit1×4 GB
1,066 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL7CAS latencyCL11

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 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 or Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?

Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 29 and 30. Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11). Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).