AMD R7 Performance 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 vs Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
AMD R7 Performance 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL15Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7AMD R7 Performance 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 and Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.
- Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (12 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: AMD R7 Performance 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL15).
- Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
AMD R7 Performance 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15
If you care most about speed.
Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| AMD R7 Performance 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 | Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Gear score | 44 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 12 GB |
| 1×4 GB | Kit | 3×4 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL7 |
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 2400 CL15 or Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 better?
AMD R7 Performance 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 and Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (12 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: AMD R7 Performance 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: AMD R7 Performance 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).