Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 vs Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL13

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed52
Latency83
Generation62
VS
RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL13

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed46
Latency92
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 and Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Speed: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL16).
  • Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 has lower true latency (9.8 ns vs 10.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL13

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL13
73Gear score73
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
4×8 GBKit2×16 GB
2,933 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL13

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.

Free · no install

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 Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 or Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 better?

G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 and Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Speed: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL16). Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 has lower true latency (9.8 ns vs 10.9 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).