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Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL12 vs Kingston Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL12

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL12
GEAR SCORE 43.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed28
Latency80
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed23
Latency84
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL12 and Kingston Predator 8GB (2x4GB) 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 Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL12).
  • Kingston Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL12

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Kingston Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL12Kingston Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
43Gear score42
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit2×4 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed1,866 MHz
CL12CAS latencyCL10

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 Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?

Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL12 and Kingston Predator 8GB (2x4GB) 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 Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL12). Kingston Predator 8GB (2x4GB) 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).