Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
1×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10).
- Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Gear score | 36 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 2 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 1×2 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,866 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 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).