Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 vs Kingston HyperX Predator RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL18Kingston HyperX Predator RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and Kingston HyperX Predator RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59.
- Total capacity: Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Kingston HyperX Predator RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Predator RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).
- Kingston HyperX Predator RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18
If you care most about total capacity.
Kingston HyperX Predator RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 | Kingston HyperX Predator RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Gear score | 59 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×16 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 3,000 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL15 |
| ≈ $140 | 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 Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 or Kingston HyperX Predator RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 better?
Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and Kingston HyperX Predator RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59. Total capacity: Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX Predator RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Predator RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX Predator RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).