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Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 vs Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12

RAM · Acer

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed60
Latency98
Generation62
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL12
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed40
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 63.

  • Total capacity: Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL14).
  • Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
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Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12
62Gear score63
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×8 GBKit4×4 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL14CAS latencyCL12

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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 or Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 better?

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 63. Total capacity: Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL14).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).