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G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Capacity90
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed49
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL14).
  • Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14
51Gear score51
DDR3TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity4 GB
4×8 GBKit1×4 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL14

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 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 better?

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL14).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).