Kingston HyperX 10th Anniversary 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
Kingston HyperX 10th Anniversary 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7Kingston HyperX 10th Anniversary 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 38.
- Speed: Kingston HyperX 10th Anniversary 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
- Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 9.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston HyperX 10th Anniversary 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about speed.
Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston HyperX 10th Anniversary 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Gear score | 38 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 1×4 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | 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 HyperX 10th Anniversary 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 or Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 better?
Kingston HyperX 10th Anniversary 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 38. Speed: Kingston HyperX 10th Anniversary 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9). Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 9.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX 10th Anniversary 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).