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GeIL Value PLUS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 vs Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

RAM · GeIL

GeIL Value PLUS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 32.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed12
Latency68
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 32.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed18
Latency72
Generation25
Verdict

GeIL Value PLUS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 32 and 32.

  • Total capacity: GeIL Value PLUS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
  • CAS latency: GeIL Value PLUS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL10).
  • Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

GeIL Value PLUS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

GeIL Value PLUS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
32Gear score32
DDR3TypeDDR3
6 GBTotal capacity4 GB
3×2 GBKit1×4 GB
1,066 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL7CAS latencyCL10

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 GeIL Value PLUS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 or Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 better?

GeIL Value PLUS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 32 and 32. Total capacity: GeIL Value PLUS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). CAS latency: GeIL Value PLUS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL10).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).