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

  • Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 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 ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9Kingston ValueRAM 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≈ $52

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 ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?

Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 47. Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 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 ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).