Corsair ValueSelect 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 vs Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
Corsair ValueSelect 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
1×2 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9Corsair ValueSelect 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.
- Total capacity: Corsair ValueSelect 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB).
- Speed: Corsair ValueSelect 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
- Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair ValueSelect 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair ValueSelect 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 | Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Gear score | 42 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 2 GB |
| 1×4 GB | Kit | 1×2 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL9 |
| ≈ $30 | 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.
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FAQ
Is Corsair ValueSelect 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 or Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 better?
Corsair ValueSelect 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. Total capacity: Corsair ValueSelect 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB). Speed: Corsair ValueSelect 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair ValueSelect 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).