Memory kits / Comparison

Kingston KTL-TP3CL/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Kingston KVR1066D3N7K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

RAM · Kingston

Kingston KTL-TP3CL/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR1066D3N7K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 35.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed12
Latency68
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston KTL-TP3CL/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston KVR1066D3N7K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 35.

  • Speed: Kingston KTL-TP3CL/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston KVR1066D3N7K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
  • Kingston KVR1066D3N7K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston KTL-TP3CL/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Kingston KVR1066D3N7K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston KTL-TP3CL/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11Kingston KVR1066D3N7K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
36Gear score35
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×8 GBKit2×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,066 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL7
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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 KTL-TP3CL/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or Kingston KVR1066D3N7K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 better?

Kingston KTL-TP3CL/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston KVR1066D3N7K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 35. Speed: Kingston KTL-TP3CL/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KVR1066D3N7K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11). Kingston KVR1066D3N7K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston KTL-TP3CL/8G 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).