Product comparison · 2 memory modules

HyperX Genesis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3-1600MHz vs Kingston Technology 8GB DDR3-1066

Key differences

Internal memory
- Genesis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3-1600MHz:16 GB
- 8GB DDR3-1066:8 GB
Memory layout (modules x size)
- Genesis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3-1600MHz:2 x 8 GB
- 8GB DDR3-1066:1 x 8 GB
ECC
- Genesis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3-1600MHz:No
- 8GB DDR3-1066:Yes
CAS latency
- Genesis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3-1600MHz:9
- 8GB DDR3-1066:7
Memory bus
- Genesis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3-1600MHz:64 bit
- 8GB DDR3-1066:72 bit
Buffered memory type
- Genesis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3-1600MHz:Unregistered (unbuffered)
- 8GB DDR3-1066:Registered (buffered)
Module configuration
- Genesis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3-1600MHz:1024M x 64
- 8GB DDR3-1066:1024M x 72
Memory type
- Genesis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3-1600MHz:PC-12800
- 8GB DDR3-1066:PC2-8500

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Comparison of Genesis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3-1600MHz, 8GB DDR3-1066
26 specifications	A HyperX Genesis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3-1600MHz View product	B Kingston Technology 8GB DDR3-1066 View product
Features8 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Memory layout (modules x size)Differs	2 x 8 GB	1 x 8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3	DDR3
Component forKnown for one	PC/Server	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factor	240-pin DIMM	240-pin DIMM
ECCDiffers	No	Yes
CAS latencyDiffers	9	7
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory busDiffers	64 bit	72 bit
Buffered memory typeDiffers	Unregistered (unbuffered)	Registered (buffered)
Memory voltage	1.5 V	1.5 V
Module configurationDiffers	1024M x 64	1024M x 72
Memory typeDiffers	PC-12800	PC2-8500
Product colourKnown for one	Blue	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lead plating	Gold	Gold
Memory rankingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package type	DIMM	DIMM
Other features4 differ
Bus clock rateDiffers	1600 MHz	1066 MHz
Error indicationDiffers	No	ECC
Internal memoryDiffers	16384 MB	8192 MB
Memory layoutDiffers	2 x 8192 MB	1 x 8192 MB
Number of pinsKnown for one	240	Unknown — not stated by the source
Chips organisationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	X8

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