Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15
Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL15Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.
- Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (12 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL15).
- Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Gear score | 44 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 12 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 3×4 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL15 |
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 Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 or G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 better?
Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (12 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).