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Kingston HX321LS11IB2/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 vs Kingston KHX1600C10D3B1/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

RAM · Kingston

Kingston HX321LS11IB2/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

1×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 38.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed28
Latency87
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston KHX1600C10D3B1/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 38.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed18
Latency72
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston HX321LS11IB2/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 and Kingston KHX1600C10D3B1/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 38.

  • Total capacity: Kingston KHX1600C10D3B1/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston HX321LS11IB2/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston KHX1600C10D3B1/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL11).
  • Kingston HX321LS11IB2/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 has lower true latency (10.3 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston HX321LS11IB2/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston KHX1600C10D3B1/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston HX321LS11IB2/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11Kingston KHX1600C10D3B1/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
38Gear score38
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×4 GBKit1×8 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL11CAS 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 Kingston HX321LS11IB2/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 or Kingston KHX1600C10D3B1/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 better?

Kingston HX321LS11IB2/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 and Kingston KHX1600C10D3B1/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 38. Total capacity: Kingston KHX1600C10D3B1/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston HX321LS11IB2/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KHX1600C10D3B1/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL11).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston HX321LS11IB2/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).