Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
2×1 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 33 and 33.
- Total capacity: Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (6 GB vs 2 GB).
- Speed: Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
- Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Gear score | 33 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 2 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 2×1 GB | Kit | 3×2 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL7 | 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 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 or Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?
Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 33 and 33. Total capacity: Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (6 GB vs 2 GB). Speed: Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).