Memory kits / Comparison

Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs TeamGroup TSD38192M1600C11DC-E 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

1×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed18
Latency90
Generation25
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RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup TSD38192M1600C11DC-E 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
Verdict

Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and TeamGroup TSD38192M1600C11DC-E 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36.

  • Total capacity: TeamGroup TSD38192M1600C11DC-E 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).
Pick this

Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup TSD38192M1600C11DC-E 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8TeamGroup TSD38192M1600C11DC-E 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
36Gear score36
DDR3TypeDDR3
2 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×2 GBKit2×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL8CAS latencyCL11

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 TeamGroup TSD38192M1600C11DC-E 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?

Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and TeamGroup TSD38192M1600C11DC-E 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36. Total capacity: TeamGroup TSD38192M1600C11DC-E 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).