Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Crucial CT2K16G3ERSDD4186D 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9Crucial CT2K16G3ERSDD4186D 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
2×16 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Crucial CT2K16G3ERSDD4186D 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.
- Total capacity: Crucial CT2K16G3ERSDD4186D 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
- Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Crucial CT2K16G3ERSDD4186D 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | Crucial CT2K16G3ERSDD4186D 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Gear score | 53 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL13 |
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 1866 CL9 or Crucial CT2K16G3ERSDD4186D 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 better?
Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Crucial CT2K16G3ERSDD4186D 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53. Total capacity: Crucial CT2K16G3ERSDD4186D 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13). Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).