Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 vs Kingston FURY 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed23
Latency100
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston FURY 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed32
Latency68
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 and Kingston FURY 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55.

  • Speed: Kingston FURY 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL14).
  • G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 has lower true latency (8.6 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston FURY 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8Kingston FURY 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14
55Gear score55
DDR3TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL8CAS latencyCL14

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 Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 or Kingston FURY 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 better?

G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 and Kingston FURY 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55. Speed: Kingston FURY 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL14). G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 has lower true latency (8.6 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston FURY 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).