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Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 vs Kingston KTH-PL316LLQ/32G 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 52.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed46
Latency75
Generation62
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston KTH-PL316LLQ/32G 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

1×32 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 52.0 / 100Average
Capacity90
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and Kingston KTH-PL316LLQ/32G 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52.

  • Total capacity: Kingston KTH-PL316LLQ/32G 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston KTH-PL316LLQ/32G 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).
  • Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston KTH-PL316LLQ/32G 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16Kingston KTH-PL316LLQ/32G 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
52Gear score52
DDR4TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity32 GB
1×8 GBKit1×32 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL16CAS 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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 or Kingston KTH-PL316LLQ/32G 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?

Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and Kingston KTH-PL316LLQ/32G 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52. Total capacity: Kingston KTH-PL316LLQ/32G 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KTH-PL316LLQ/32G 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).