Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 vs Samsung MV-3T4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9
1×1 GB · DDR3 · 1800 MHz · CL9Samsung MV-3T4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 and Samsung MV-3T4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 36.
- Total capacity: Samsung MV-3T4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 1 GB).
- Speed: Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 leads (1,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
- Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Samsung MV-3T4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 | Samsung MV-3T4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Gear score | 36 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 1 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×1 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,800 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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 Samsung MV-3T4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?
Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 and Samsung MV-3T4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 36. Total capacity: Samsung MV-3T4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 1 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 leads (1,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 leads (1,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).