Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 vs Mushkin Redline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10Mushkin Redline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and Mushkin Redline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 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).
- CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL10).
- Mushkin Redline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
If you care most about total capacity.
Mushkin Redline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 | Mushkin Redline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Gear score | 38 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL10 | CAS latency | CL7 |
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 Mushkin Redline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 better?
Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and Mushkin Redline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 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). CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL10). Mushkin Redline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).