Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs Kingston KVR1066D3N7K3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed12
Latency86
Generation25
VS
RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR1066D3N7K3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity50
Speed12
Latency68
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Kingston KVR1066D3N7K3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.

  • Total capacity: Kingston KVR1066D3N7K3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (1,333 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
  • G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston KVR1066D3N7K3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7Kingston KVR1066D3N7K3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
39Gear score39
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity12 GB
2×4 GBKit3×4 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed1,066 MHz
CL7CAS latencyCL7

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 ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 or Kingston KVR1066D3N7K3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 better?

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Kingston KVR1066D3N7K3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: Kingston KVR1066D3N7K3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (1,333 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (1,333 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).