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Acer UD100 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 vs Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

RAM · Acer

Acer UD100 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed46
Latency60
Generation62
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
Verdict

Acer UD100 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 and Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49.

  • Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Acer UD100 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).
  • Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Acer UD100 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer UD100 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
49Gear score49
DDR4TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×8 GBKit2×8 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL19CAS latencyCL9

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 UD100 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 or Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?

Acer UD100 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 and Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Acer UD100 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Acer UD100 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).