Kingston Blu 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Kingston KHX18C10/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
Kingston Blu 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9Kingston KHX18C10/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10Kingston Blu 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Kingston KHX18C10/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 42.
- Total capacity: Kingston Blu 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Kingston KHX18C10/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston Blu 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
- Kingston KHX18C10/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston Blu 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Kingston KHX18C10/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston Blu 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | Kingston KHX18C10/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Gear score | 42 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,866 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 Kingston Blu 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or Kingston KHX18C10/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?
Kingston Blu 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Kingston KHX18C10/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 42. Total capacity: Kingston Blu 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston KHX18C10/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston Blu 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston KHX18C10/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).