Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 vs Kingston KVR18R13D8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9
1×1 GB · DDR3 · 1800 MHz · CL9Kingston KVR18R13D8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 and Kingston KVR18R13D8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 37.
- Total capacity: Kingston KVR18R13D8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (8 GB vs 1 GB).
- Speed: Kingston KVR18R13D8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,800 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
- Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston KVR18R13D8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 | Kingston KVR18R13D8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Gear score | 37 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 1 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×1 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 1,800 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL13 |
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 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 or Kingston KVR18R13D8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 better?
Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 and Kingston KVR18R13D8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 37. Total capacity: Kingston KVR18R13D8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (8 GB vs 1 GB). Speed: Kingston KVR18R13D8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,800 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston KVR18R13D8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,800 MHz).