G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 38.
- Total capacity: Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
- G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Gear score | 38 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×4 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL10 |
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 X 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 or Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 38. Total capacity: Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).