Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 vs Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL12Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
8×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 and Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 62.
- Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL12).
- Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 | Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | Gear score | 62 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 64 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 8×8 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL12 | 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.
Which one adds more to your setup?
The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.
FAQ
Is Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 or Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?
Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 and Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 62. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL12).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).