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Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 vs Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11

1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 34.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed23
Latency77
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 33.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 and Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 33.

  • Total capacity: Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 has lower true latency (11.8 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
34Gear score33
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity6 GB
1×4 GBKit3×2 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL11

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 CL11 or Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?

Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 and Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 33. Total capacity: Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/6 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 has lower true latency (11.8 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).