Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9 vs Kingston KHX18C10K2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9
3×1 GB · DDR3 · 2333 MHz · CL9Kingston KHX18C10K2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9 and Kingston KHX18C10K2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 42.
- Total capacity: Kingston KHX18C10K2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 3 GB).
- Speed: Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9 leads (2,333 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
- Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9 has lower true latency (7.7 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston KHX18C10K2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9 | Kingston KHX18C10K2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Gear score | 42 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 3 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 3×1 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,333 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL10 |
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 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9 or Kingston KHX18C10K2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?
Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9 and Kingston KHX18C10K2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 42. Total capacity: Kingston KHX18C10K2/8 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 3 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9 leads (2,333 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9 leads (2,333 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).