G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 vs Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14
G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL8Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL14G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 and Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55.
- Speed: Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (1x16GB) 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).
G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 | Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | Gear score | 55 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL14 |
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 HyperX Fury 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 better?
G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 and Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55. Speed: Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (1x16GB) 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 HyperX Fury 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).