Corsair ValueSelect 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
Corsair ValueSelect 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Corsair ValueSelect 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.
- Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Corsair ValueSelect 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL15).
- Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair ValueSelect 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
If you care most about speed.
Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair ValueSelect 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 | Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Gear score | 39 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 1×4 GB | Kit | 3×2 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL8 |
| ≈ $40 | Estimated price | — |
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.
Which one adds more to your setup?
The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.
FAQ
Is Corsair ValueSelect 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 or Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?
Corsair ValueSelect 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Corsair ValueSelect 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair ValueSelect 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).