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Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9 vs Kingston Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9

3×1 GB · DDR3 · 2333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 43.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed31
Latency100
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed23
Latency84
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9 and Kingston Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 42.

  • Total capacity: Kingston Predator 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).
Pick this

Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9

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

Pick this

Kingston Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9Kingston Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
43Gear score42
DDR3TypeDDR3
3 GBTotal capacity8 GB
3×1 GBKit2×4 GB
2,333 MHzSpeed1,866 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 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9 or Kingston Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?

Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9 and Kingston Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 42. Total capacity: Kingston Predator 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).