Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs Mushkin Essentials 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7Mushkin Essentials 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Mushkin Essentials 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Essentials 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (1,333 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
- Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Mushkin Essentials 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | Mushkin Essentials 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Gear score | 44 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 12 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 3×4 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,066 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL7 |
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 Mushkin Essentials 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 better?
Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Mushkin Essentials 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44. Total capacity: Mushkin Essentials 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (1,333 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (1,333 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).