Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 vs Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed23
Latency84
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed46
Latency92
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL13).
  • Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 has lower true latency (9.8 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13
51Gear score51
DDR3TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×8 GBKit1×4 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL13

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 G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 or Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 better?

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL13).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).