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Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 vs Kingston KSM24RS8/8MEI 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 46.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed26
Latency97
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston KSM24RS8/8MEI 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 47.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
Verdict

Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Kingston KSM24RS8/8MEI 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 47.

  • Speed: Kingston KSM24RS8/8MEI 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17).
  • Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston KSM24RS8/8MEI 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9Kingston KSM24RS8/8MEI 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
46Gear score47
DDR3TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit1×8 GB
2,000 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL17
—Estimated price≈ $96

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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 or Kingston KSM24RS8/8MEI 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?

Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Kingston KSM24RS8/8MEI 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 47. Speed: Kingston KSM24RS8/8MEI 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,000 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17). Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston KSM24RS8/8MEI 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).