Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs Kingston KCP424NS6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7Kingston KCP424NS6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and Kingston KCP424NS6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 41 and 41.
- Total capacity: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Kingston KCP424NS6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL17).
- Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston KCP424NS6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 | Kingston KCP424NS6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Gear score | 41 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL17 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $20 |
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 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 or Kingston KCP424NS6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?
Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and Kingston KCP424NS6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 41 and 41. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston KCP424NS6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston KCP424NS6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).