G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs Kingston Black 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7Kingston Black 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
1×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Kingston Black 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 33 and 34.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB).
- Speed: Kingston Black 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston Black 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | Kingston Black 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Gear score | 34 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 2 GB |
| 2×2 GB | Kit | 1×2 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL7 | 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 Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 or Kingston Black 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Kingston Black 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 33 and 34. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB). Speed: Kingston Black 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston Black 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).