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Kingston KHX1333C7S3K2/4G 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

RAM · Kingston

Kingston KHX1333C7S3K2/4G 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 33.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed12
Latency86
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 34.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston KHX1333C7S3K2/4G 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 33 and 34.

  • Total capacity: Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • CAS latency: Kingston KHX1333C7S3K2/4G 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
  • Kingston KHX1333C7S3K2/4G 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston KHX1333C7S3K2/4G 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston KHX1333C7S3K2/4G 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
33Gear score34
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×2 GBKit1×8 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL7CAS 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 KHX1333C7S3K2/4G 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 or Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?

Kingston KHX1333C7S3K2/4G 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 33 and 34. Total capacity: Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). CAS latency: Kingston KHX1333C7S3K2/4G 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9). Kingston KHX1333C7S3K2/4G 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).