Kingston HyperX 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Kingston T1 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
Kingston HyperX 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
4×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Kingston T1 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9Kingston HyperX 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Kingston T1 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 41.
- Total capacity: Kingston HyperX 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
- Speed: Kingston T1 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
- Kingston T1 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston HyperX 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Kingston T1 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston HyperX 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | Kingston T1 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Gear score | 41 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 4×2 GB | Kit | 3×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or Kingston T1 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 better?
Kingston HyperX 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Kingston T1 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 41. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: Kingston T1 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston T1 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).