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Apotop U3A8Gx2-16CBWB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666

RAM · Apotop

Apotop U3A8Gx2-16CBWB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 45.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
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RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz
GEAR SCORE 45.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed46
Generation62
Verdict

Apotop U3A8Gx2-16CBWB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45.

  • Total capacity: Apotop U3A8Gx2-16CBWB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
Pick this

Apotop U3A8Gx2-16CBWB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Apotop U3A8Gx2-16CBWB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666
45Gear score45
DDR3TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×8 GBKit1×8 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL11CAS latency—

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 Apotop U3A8Gx2-16CBWB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 better?

Apotop U3A8Gx2-16CBWB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45. Total capacity: Apotop U3A8Gx2-16CBWB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).