G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 vs Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL10Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL17G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL17).
- G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 11.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 | Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | Gear score | 55 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 2,933 MHz |
| CL10 | CAS latency | CL17 |
| ≈ $198 | 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.
Which one adds more to your setup?
The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.
FAQ
Is G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 or Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17 better?
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).