ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 vs Kingston HyperX 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19Kingston HyperX 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 and Kingston HyperX 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49.
- Total capacity: Kingston HyperX 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).
- Kingston HyperX 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
If you care most about speed.
Kingston HyperX 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 | Kingston HyperX 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Gear score | 49 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 4×4 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL19 | CAS latency | CL9 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $550 |
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 ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 or Kingston HyperX 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?
ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 and Kingston HyperX 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).
Which one is faster?
Speed: ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).