Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.
- Total capacity: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL15).
- Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
If you care most about speed.
Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 | Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Gear score | 39 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 1×4 GB | Kit | 3×2 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL8 |
| ≈ $38 | Estimated price | — |
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 CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 or Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?
Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).