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Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Kingston KVR1333D3N9HK3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 38.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed23
Latency92
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR1333D3N9HK3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity50
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Kingston KVR1333D3N9HK3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 39.

  • Total capacity: Kingston KVR1333D3N9HK3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston KVR1333D3N9HK3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9Kingston KVR1333D3N9HK3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
38Gear score39
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity12 GB
2×2 GBKit3×4 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL9

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 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 or Kingston KVR1333D3N9HK3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?

Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Kingston KVR1333D3N9HK3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 39. Total capacity: Kingston KVR1333D3N9HK3/12G 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) 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 T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).