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Kingston HyperX T1 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

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 ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed32
Latency62
Generation62
Verdict

Kingston HyperX T1 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 39.

  • Total capacity: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (4 GB vs 3 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston HyperX T1 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
  • Kingston HyperX T1 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston HyperX T1 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1866 CL9Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
38Gear score39
DDR3TypeDDR4
3 GBTotal capacity4 GB
3×1 GBKit1×4 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL15
—Estimated price≈ $60

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 ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 better?

Kingston HyperX T1 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 39. Total capacity: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (4 GB vs 3 GB). Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX T1 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).