Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 vs Kingston XMP Blu Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9Kingston XMP Blu Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Kingston XMP Blu Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 47.
- Total capacity: Kingston XMP Blu Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
- Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston XMP Blu Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 | Kingston XMP Blu Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Gear score | 47 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,000 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL10 |
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 XMP Blu Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 better?
Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Kingston XMP Blu Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 47. Total capacity: Kingston XMP Blu Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).