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Kingston HyperX T1 Black 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX T1 Black 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 44.0 / 100Average
Capacity50
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 43.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed46
Latency60
Generation62
Verdict

Kingston HyperX T1 Black 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 43.

  • Total capacity: Kingston HyperX T1 Black 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston HyperX T1 Black 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).
  • Kingston HyperX T1 Black 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston HyperX T1 Black 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston HyperX T1 Black 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
44Gear score43
DDR3TypeDDR4
12 GBTotal capacity4 GB
3×4 GBKit1×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL19

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 Black 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 better?

Kingston HyperX T1 Black 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 43. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX T1 Black 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX T1 Black 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).