Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 vs Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 46.
- Total capacity: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
- Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 | Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Gear score | 46 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 2,000 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL16 |
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 XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 or Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 better?
Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 46. Total capacity: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).