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Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 vs Kingston KVR1066D3N7K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed23
Latency84
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR1066D3N7K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 35.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed12
Latency68
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and Kingston KVR1066D3N7K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 35.

  • Total capacity: Kingston KVR1066D3N7K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston KVR1066D3N7K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL10).
  • Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston KVR1066D3N7K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10Kingston KVR1066D3N7K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
36Gear score35
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×4 GBKit2×4 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed1,066 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL7

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 Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 or Kingston KVR1066D3N7K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 better?

Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and Kingston KVR1066D3N7K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 35. Total capacity: Kingston KVR1066D3N7K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KVR1066D3N7K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL10).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).