AMD R9 Gamer 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 vs Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
AMD R9 Gamer 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16AMD R9 Gamer 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.
- CAS latency: AMD R9 Gamer 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).
- AMD R9 Gamer 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
AMD R9 Gamer 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
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Spec-by-spec comparison
| AMD R9 Gamer 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 | Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Gear score | 48 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL16 |
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 R9 Gamer 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 or Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 better?
AMD R9 Gamer 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. CAS latency: AMD R9 Gamer 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16). AMD R9 Gamer 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).