Average Bench: 38.8% (107th of 115)

Based on 4,786 user benchmarks.  Model: Kingston KHX1600C10D3/ 2x4GB

Poor average bench

The Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600 C10 2x4GB averaged 61.1% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. 16 Core Read Bench 16.9GB/s
Avg. Physical RAM Latency 85.4ns

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600 C10 2x4GB is 22.4%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600 C10 2x4GB performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. 1 Core Write Bench 7.66GB/s
Avg. 1 Core Read Bench 8.89GB/s
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Average Bench

(Based on 4,786 samples)
Min Avg Max
9.26 MC Read 16.9 20.9
5.54 MC Write 10.9 15
7.4 MC Mixed 13.2 15.7
39% 13.7 GB/s
Min Avg Max
5.5 SC Read 8.89 11.3
5 SC Write 7.66 9.1
6.4 SC Mixed 10.4 12.8
25.7% 9 GB/s
Min Avg Max
64.5 Latency 85.4 138
46.8% 85.4 ns
User Benchmarks Bench Multi core Single core Latency
The fastest RAM (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1866 MHz
MC Read 26
MC Write 21.9
MC Mixed 19.9
65% 22.6 GB/s
SC Read 17
SC Write 15.1
SC Mixed 12.9
43% 15 GB/s
Latency 57.7
69% 57.7 ns
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 800 MHz
MC Read 20.7
MC Write 13
MC Mixed 15.4
47% 16.4 GB/s
SC Read 10.5
SC Write 8.2
SC Mixed 12.2
29% 10.3 GB/s
Latency 75.8
53% 75.8 ns
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 800 MHz
MC Read 19.4
MC Write 13.2
MC Mixed 15
45% 15.9 GB/s
SC Read 9.8
SC Write 8.4
SC Mixed 11.8
29% 10 GB/s
Latency 65.9
61% 65.9 ns
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 800 MHz
MC Read 19.3
MC Write 14.4
MC Mixed 14.7
46% 16.1 GB/s
SC Read 9.5
SC Write 8.8
SC Mixed 11.2
28% 9.83 GB/s
Latency 76
53% 76 ns
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 800 MHz
MC Read 18.4
MC Write 12.2
MC Mixed 14.4
43% 15 GB/s
SC Read 9.2
SC Write 7.5
SC Mixed 10.8
26% 9.17 GB/s
Latency 69.1
58% 69.1 ns
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
MC Read 15.2
MC Write 8
MC Mixed 15.1
36% 12.8 GB/s
SC Read 5.9
SC Write 7.4
SC Mixed 8.7
21% 7.33 GB/s
Latency 95.1
42% 95.1 ns
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
MC Read 15
MC Write 9.4
MC Mixed 14
37% 12.8 GB/s
SC Read 8.2
SC Write 7.9
SC Mixed 10.8
26% 8.97 GB/s
Latency 138
29% 138 ns
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 800 MHz
MC Read 13.1
MC Write 10.7
MC Mixed 13.5
36% 12.4 GB/s
SC Read 6.8
SC Write 6.4
SC Mixed 9.4
22% 7.53 GB/s
Latency 157
26% 157 ns
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Typical HyperX DDR3 1600 C10 2x4GB Builds (Compare 2,641 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings.
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 17%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P - $149

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 64% - Good Total price: $416

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