G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL13G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 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 Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL13).
- G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Gear score | 42 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL13 |
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 Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 better?
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 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 Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL13).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).