Corsair Vengeance 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9
Corsair Vengeance 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9
2×1 GB · DDR3 · 1800 MHz · CL9Corsair Vengeance 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 37.
- Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 2 GB).
- Speed: Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 leads (1,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Vengeance 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Vengeance 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Gear score | 37 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 2 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 2×1 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,800 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 Vengeance 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 better?
Corsair Vengeance 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 37. Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 2 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 leads (1,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 leads (1,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).