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AMD R7 Performance 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

RAM · AMD

AMD R7 Performance 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed32
Latency62
Generation62
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RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed18
Latency90
Generation25
Verdict

AMD R7 Performance 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.

  • Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: AMD R7 Performance 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL15).
  • Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

AMD R7 Performance 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AMD R7 Performance 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
39Gear score39
DDR4TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity6 GB
1×4 GBKit3×2 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL8

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 R7 Performance 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 or Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?

AMD R7 Performance 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: AMD R7 Performance 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: AMD R7 Performance 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).