Memory kits / Comparison

Avexir Blitz1.1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

RAM · Avexir

Avexir Blitz1.1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 44.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed23
Latency92
Generation25
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RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 44.0 / 100Average
Capacity50
Speed12
Latency86
Generation25
Verdict

Avexir Blitz1.1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 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 8 GB).
  • Speed: Avexir Blitz1.1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
  • Avexir Blitz1.1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 10.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Avexir Blitz1.1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Avexir Blitz1.1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
44Gear score44
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity12 GB
2×4 GBKit3×4 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL7

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 Avexir Blitz1.1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 or Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 better?

Avexir Blitz1.1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 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 8 GB). Speed: Avexir Blitz1.1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Avexir Blitz1.1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).