G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6 vs Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL6Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6 and Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 41 and 41.
- Total capacity: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL7).
- G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6 has lower true latency (6.0 ns vs 8.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6 | Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Gear score | 41 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 2×2 GB | Kit | 3×2 GB |
| 2,000 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL6 | CAS latency | CL7 |
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 PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6 or Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 better?
G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6 and Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 41 and 41. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL7).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).