Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 vs Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL8Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 and Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.
- CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
- Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 8.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8
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Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 | Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Gear score | 48 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL9 |
| ≈ $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 Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 better?
Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 and Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9). Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 8.4 ns; speed and CL combined).