Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.
- Speed: Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
- Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about speed.
Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Gear score | 44 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 12 GB | Total capacity | 12 GB |
| 3×4 GB | Kit | 3×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL7 |
| ≈ $170 | 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 Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 better?
Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44. Speed: Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9). Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Vengeance 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).