Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400

RAM · Corsair

Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

8×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Capacity100
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
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RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed40
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54.

  • Total capacity: Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
Pick this

Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400
54Gear score54
DDR3TypeDDR4
64 GBTotal capacity16 GB
8×8 GBKit2×8 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL9CAS latency—
≈ $680Estimated 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 XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 better?

Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54. Total capacity: Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).