Corsair Value Select 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 vs Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
Corsair Value Select 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9Corsair Value Select 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.
- Speed: Corsair Value Select 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
- Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Value Select 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
If you care most about speed.
Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Value Select 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 | Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Gear score | 48 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 Corsair Value Select 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 or Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 better?
Corsair Value Select 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. Speed: Corsair Value Select 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16). Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Value Select 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).