SK Hynix 8GB DDR3-1600 SODIMM (HMT41GS6BFR8A-PBN0)
Operating at 1600 MT/s with a low 1.35V power draw, this 8GB DDR3 SODIMM module provides a straightforward capacity upgrade for aging laptops. Its 204-pin unbuffered design and strong 5/5 customer rating signal reliable, no-fuss compatibility for older systems. This memory is best for users reviving budget laptops from the DDR3 era who need a simple, stable boost for basic multitasking.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (91st percentile) 91st
Cons
- Below average latency (6th percentile)
- Below average speed (14th percentile)
- Below average feature (18th percentile)
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | 8192 |
| Modules | 1 |
| Per Module | 8192 |
| Pins | 204 |
Performance
| Speed | 1600 |
| Voltage | 1.35 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | SK Hynix 8GB DDR3 SODIMM | Kingston FURY Beast KF556C40BB-16 | Timetec 76 | Team Group Elite TED48G3200C22-S01 | Netac Shadow III White | XPG D35 AX4U32008G16A-SBKD35 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8GB | 16GB | 16GB | 8GB | 32GB | 8GB |
| Kit | 1 x 8GB | 1 x 16GB | 2 x 8GB | 1 x 8GB | 2 x 16GB | 1 x 8GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR5 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed Mts | 1600 | 5600 | 3200 | 3200 | 3200 | 3200 |
| Cas Latency | - | CL40 | CL22 | CL22 | CL16 | CL16 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM | SODIMM | SODIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK Hynix 8GB DDR3 SODIMM | 13.9 | 18.4 | 5.6 | 22.8 | 51.6 | 90.9 |
| Kingston FURY Beast KF556C40BB-16 Compare | 77.4 | 61.6 | 31.8 | 45.3 | 85.6 | 52.7 |
| Timetec 76 Compare | 53.4 | 45.2 | 57.8 | 45.3 | 92.3 | 74.4 |
| Team Group Elite TED48G3200C22-S01 Compare | 53.4 | 56.7 | 57.8 | 22.8 | 92.3 | 84.3 |
| Netac Shadow III White Compare | 53.4 | 74.8 | 87.7 | 70.9 | 1.9 | 78.8 |
| XPG D35 AX4U32008G16A-SBKD35 Compare | 53.4 | 37.3 | 87.7 | 22.8 | 97.8 | 69.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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