AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 vs Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
1×2 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.
- Total capacity: AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 2 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
- Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
If you care most about total capacity.
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 | Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Gear score | 42 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 2 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×2 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL10 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 or Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 better?
AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. Total capacity: AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 2 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).