Memory kits / Comparison

Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 vs Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL14

RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 46.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed46
Latency75
Generation62
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL14

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 46.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed32
Latency68
Generation62
Verdict

Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 46.

  • Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).
  • Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL14

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL14
46Gear score46
DDR4TypeDDR4
4 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×4 GBKit2×4 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL14

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) DDR4 2666 CL16 or Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 better?

Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 46. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).