Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Kingston KHX1600C10D3B1/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Kingston KHX1600C10D3B1/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Kingston KHX1600C10D3B1/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 38.
- Total capacity: Kingston KHX1600C10D3B1/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10).
- Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston KHX1600C10D3B1/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | Kingston KHX1600C10D3B1/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Gear score | 38 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL8 | 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 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or Kingston KHX1600C10D3B1/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 better?
Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Kingston KHX1600C10D3B1/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 38. Total capacity: Kingston KHX1600C10D3B1/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10). Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).