Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17
Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
2×32 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL17Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55.
- Total capacity: Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (64 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17 leads (2,933 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL17).
- Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17 has lower true latency (11.6 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | Gear score | 55 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 64 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×32 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,933 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL17 |
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 Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17 better?
Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55. Total capacity: Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (64 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17 leads (2,933 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17 leads (2,933 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).