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Kingston HyperX T1 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Kingston KHX1333C7AD3K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX T1 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

3×1 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 38.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed23
Latency92
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston KHX1333C7AD3K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed12
Latency86
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston HyperX T1 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Kingston KHX1333C7AD3K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 39.

  • Total capacity: Kingston KHX1333C7AD3K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (8 GB vs 3 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston HyperX T1 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston KHX1333C7AD3K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
  • Kingston HyperX T1 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 10.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
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Kingston HyperX T1 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston KHX1333C7AD3K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston HyperX T1 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1866 CL9Kingston KHX1333C7AD3K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
38Gear score39
DDR3TypeDDR3
3 GBTotal capacity8 GB
3×1 GBKit2×4 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL7

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 T1 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 or Kingston KHX1333C7AD3K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 better?

Kingston HyperX T1 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Kingston KHX1333C7AD3K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 39. Total capacity: Kingston KHX1333C7AD3K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (8 GB vs 3 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX T1 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KHX1333C7AD3K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston HyperX T1 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).