Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
1×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL6Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36.
- Total capacity: GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL8).
- GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about speed.
GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Gear score | 36 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 2 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 1×2 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL6 |
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 GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 better?
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36. Total capacity: GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL8).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).