G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Kingston HyperX Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Kingston HyperX Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Kingston HyperX Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Kingston HyperX Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
- Kingston HyperX Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Kingston HyperX Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | Kingston HyperX Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Gear score | 42 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL8 | 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 G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or Kingston HyperX Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 better?
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Kingston HyperX Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).