Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10
Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL10Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.
- Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB).
- Speed: OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10).
- OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gear score | 51 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 12 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 3×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL10 |
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 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 better?
Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB). Speed: OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10).
Which one is faster?
Speed: OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).