ADATA Premier 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Crucial Ballistix 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
ADATA Premier 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Crucial Ballistix 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
1×1 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8ADATA Premier 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Crucial Ballistix 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36.
- Total capacity: ADATA Premier 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 1 GB).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL11).
- Crucial Ballistix 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
ADATA Premier 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity.
Crucial Ballistix 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ADATA Premier 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | Crucial Ballistix 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Gear score | 36 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 1 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×1 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL8 |
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 ADATA Premier 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or Crucial Ballistix 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?
ADATA Premier 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Crucial Ballistix 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36. Total capacity: ADATA Premier 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 1 GB). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL11). Crucial Ballistix 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).