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Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 vs Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13

RAM · Acer

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed54
Latency85
Generation62
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Latency92
Generation62
Verdict

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.

  • Speed: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL16).
  • Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 has lower true latency (9.8 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13
66Gear score66
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL13

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 Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 or Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 better?

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Speed: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL16). Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 has lower true latency (9.8 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).