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Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs Kingston T1 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed28
Latency100
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston T1 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 41.0 / 100Average
Capacity25
Speed23
Latency92
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Kingston T1 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 41.

  • Total capacity: Kingston T1 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 9.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston T1 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9Kingston T1 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
42Gear score41
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity6 GB
2×2 GBKit3×2 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed1,866 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 2133 CL9 or Kingston T1 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 better?

Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Kingston T1 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 41. Total capacity: Kingston T1 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 9.6 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).