Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs Samsung M393B1G70QH0-CMA08 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7Samsung M393B1G70QH0-CMA08 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and Samsung M393B1G70QH0-CMA08 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 37.
- Total capacity: Samsung M393B1G70QH0-CMA08 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Samsung M393B1G70QH0-CMA08 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL13).
- Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Samsung M393B1G70QH0-CMA08 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 | Samsung M393B1G70QH0-CMA08 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Gear score | 37 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×2 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL7 | 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 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 or Samsung M393B1G70QH0-CMA08 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 better?
Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and Samsung M393B1G70QH0-CMA08 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 37. Total capacity: Samsung M393B1G70QH0-CMA08 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Samsung M393B1G70QH0-CMA08 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL13).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Samsung M393B1G70QH0-CMA08 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).