Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 vs Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
1×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 38.
- Total capacity: Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL11).
- Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 has lower true latency (10.3 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 | Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Gear score | 38 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL10 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 or Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 better?
Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 38. Total capacity: Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).