Kingston Blu Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 vs Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
Kingston Blu Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9Kingston Blu Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 46.
- Total capacity: Kingston Blu Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
- Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston Blu Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
If you care most about total capacity.
Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston Blu Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 | Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Gear score | 46 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,000 MHz |
| CL10 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 or Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 better?
Kingston Blu Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 46. Total capacity: Kingston Blu Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).