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G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 33.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed12
Latency86
Generation25
VS
RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

2×1 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 33.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed12
Latency86
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 33 and 33.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB).
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G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
33Gear score33
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity2 GB
2×2 GBKit2×1 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed1,333 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 Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 or Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 33 and 33. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB).