Kingston HyperX Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
Kingston HyperX Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17Kingston HyperX Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 41.
- Speed: Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17).
- Kingston HyperX Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston HyperX Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston HyperX Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Gear score | 41 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×2 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL17 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $48 |
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 Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 or Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?
Kingston HyperX Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 41. Speed: Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17). Kingston HyperX Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston KVR24S17S6/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).