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Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 44.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed23
Latency92
Generation25
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

1×16 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 43.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 43.

  • Total capacity: Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
44Gear score43
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×4 GBKit1×16 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL9
—Estimated price≈ $98

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FAQ

Is Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 or Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?

Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 43. Total capacity: Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).