Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.
- Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Gear score | 44 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 12 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 3×4 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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 Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 better?
Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).