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ADATA XPG Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 vs Kingston HX318LS11IBK2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11

RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 40.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed26
Latency97
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston HX318LS11IBK2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 40.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed23
Latency77
Generation25
Verdict

ADATA XPG Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Kingston HX318LS11IBK2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 40.

  • Total capacity: Kingston HX318LS11IBK2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: ADATA XPG Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: ADATA XPG Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
  • ADATA XPG Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 11.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA XPG Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston HX318LS11IBK2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9Kingston HX318LS11IBK2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11
40Gear score40
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×2 GBKit2×4 GB
2,000 MHzSpeed1,866 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL11

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 XPG Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 or Kingston HX318LS11IBK2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 better?

ADATA XPG Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Kingston HX318LS11IBK2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 40. Total capacity: Kingston HX318LS11IBK2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: ADATA XPG Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: ADATA XPG Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).

Which one is faster?

Speed: ADATA XPG Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).