Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs Kingston HyperX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7Kingston HyperX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Kingston HyperX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.
- Speed: Kingston HyperX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
- Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston HyperX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | Kingston HyperX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Gear score | 44 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 12 GB | Total capacity | 12 GB |
| 3×4 GB | Kit | 3×4 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 Kingston HyperX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?
Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Kingston HyperX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44. Speed: Kingston HyperX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9). Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).