Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs PNY MN8192SD3-1600-X9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15PNY MN8192SD3-1600-X9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and PNY MN8192SD3-1600-X9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 40.
- Total capacity: PNY MN8192SD3-1600-X9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: PNY MN8192SD3-1600-X9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
- PNY MN8192SD3-1600-X9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
If you care most about speed.
PNY MN8192SD3-1600-X9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 | PNY MN8192SD3-1600-X9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Gear score | 40 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×4 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL9 |
| ≈ $60 | Estimated price | — |
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) DDR4 2133 CL15 or PNY MN8192SD3-1600-X9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?
Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and PNY MN8192SD3-1600-X9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 40. Total capacity: PNY MN8192SD3-1600-X9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: PNY MN8192SD3-1600-X9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).