Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair CM3X8GSDKIT1066 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL9 vs Kingston KVR1066D3K2/4GR 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

RAM · Corsair

Corsair CM3X8GSDKIT1066 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL9

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 29.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed12
Latency46
Generation25
VS
RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR1066D3K2/4GR 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 29.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed12
Latency68
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair CM3X8GSDKIT1066 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL9 and Kingston KVR1066D3K2/4GR 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 29 and 29.

  • Total capacity: Corsair CM3X8GSDKIT1066 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • CAS latency: Kingston KVR1066D3K2/4GR 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
  • Kingston KVR1066D3K2/4GR 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 16.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair CM3X8GSDKIT1066 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Kingston KVR1066D3K2/4GR 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair CM3X8GSDKIT1066 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL9Kingston KVR1066D3K2/4GR 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
29Gear score29
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×4 GBKit2×2 GB
1,066 MHzSpeed1,066 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL7

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 Corsair CM3X8GSDKIT1066 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL9 or Kingston KVR1066D3K2/4GR 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 better?

Corsair CM3X8GSDKIT1066 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL9 and Kingston KVR1066D3K2/4GR 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 29 and 29. Total capacity: Corsair CM3X8GSDKIT1066 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). CAS latency: Kingston KVR1066D3K2/4GR 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9). Kingston KVR1066D3K2/4GR 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 16.9 ns; speed and CL combined).