Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8
Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL8Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 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: OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
- OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 8.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 | OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Gear score | 41 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,000 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL8 |
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 OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 better?
Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 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: OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
Which one is faster?
Speed: OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).