Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs G.Skill NS 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
1×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8G.Skill NS 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and G.Skill NS 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36.
- Total capacity: G.Skill NS 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 2 GB).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL11).
- Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill NS 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | G.Skill NS 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Gear score | 36 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 2 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×2 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL8 | 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 1600 CL8 or G.Skill NS 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and G.Skill NS 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36. Total capacity: G.Skill NS 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 2 GB). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL11). Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).