Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL12 vs Kingston KHX18C10/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL12
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL12Kingston KHX18C10/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL12 and Kingston KHX18C10/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 42.
- Speed: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL12 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston KHX18C10/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL12).
- Kingston KHX18C10/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL12
If you care most about speed.
Kingston KHX18C10/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL12 | Kingston KHX18C10/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Gear score | 42 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL12 | 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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL12 or Kingston KHX18C10/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?
Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL12 and Kingston KHX18C10/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 42. Speed: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL12 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KHX18C10/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL12). Kingston KHX18C10/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL12 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).