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Kingston HyperX 10th Anniversary 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Kingston KHX1600C10D3B1/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX 10th Anniversary 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 38.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed23
Latency92
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 HyperX 10th Anniversary 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 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 HyperX 10th Anniversary 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 10th Anniversary 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
  • Kingston HyperX 10th Anniversary 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston HyperX 10th Anniversary 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

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

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston HyperX 10th Anniversary 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9Kingston KHX1600C10D3B1/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
38Gear score38
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×4 GBKit1×8 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL9CAS 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 HyperX 10th Anniversary 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 or Kingston KHX1600C10D3B1/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 better?

Kingston HyperX 10th Anniversary 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 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 HyperX 10th Anniversary 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 10th Anniversary 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston HyperX 10th Anniversary 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).