Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 vs Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL8Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 and Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL16).
- Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 | Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Gear score | 48 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL16 |
| ≈ $238 | 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 Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 or Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 better?
Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 and Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL16). Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).