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Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 vs Kingston T1 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

RAM · Kingston

Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed32
Latency74
Generation62
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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 Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 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 Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston T1 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
  • Kingston T1 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 12.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Kingston T1 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13Kingston T1 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
42Gear score41
DDR4TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity6 GB
1×4 GBKit3×2 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed1,866 MHz
CL13CAS 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 Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 or Kingston T1 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 better?

Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 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 Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston T1 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).