Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs Crucial CT3K2G3ERSLS8160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
1×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7Crucial CT3K2G3ERSLS8160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Crucial CT3K2G3ERSLS8160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 33 and 33.
- Total capacity: Crucial CT3K2G3ERSLS8160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (6 GB vs 2 GB).
- Speed: Crucial CT3K2G3ERSLS8160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
- Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Crucial CT3K2G3ERSLS8160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | Crucial CT3K2G3ERSLS8160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Gear score | 33 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 2 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 1×2 GB | Kit | 3×2 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,600 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 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 or Crucial CT3K2G3ERSLS8160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Crucial CT3K2G3ERSLS8160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 33 and 33. Total capacity: Crucial CT3K2G3ERSLS8160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (6 GB vs 2 GB). Speed: Crucial CT3K2G3ERSLS8160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial CT3K2G3ERSLS8160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).