Kingston HyperX Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
Kingston HyperX Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17Kingston HyperX Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 41.
- Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 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 ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston HyperX Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | Kingston ValueRAM 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 | ≈ $132 |
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 ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?
Kingston HyperX Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 41. Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 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 ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).