Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair CMV8GX4M1A2133C15 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9

RAM · Corsair

Corsair CMV8GX4M1A2133C15 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 45.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed32
Latency62
Generation62
VS
RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 2250 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 45.0 / 100Average
Capacity25
Speed30
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair CMV8GX4M1A2133C15 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45.

  • Total capacity: Corsair CMV8GX4M1A2133C15 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 leads (2,250 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
  • Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair CMV8GX4M1A2133C15 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair CMV8GX4M1A2133C15 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9
45Gear score45
DDR4TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity6 GB
1×8 GBKit3×2 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,250 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL9
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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 CMV8GX4M1A2133C15 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 or Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 better?

Corsair CMV8GX4M1A2133C15 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45. Total capacity: Corsair CMV8GX4M1A2133C15 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 leads (2,250 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 leads (2,250 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).