Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
1×2 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 2 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
- Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Gear score | 42 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 2 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×2 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL8 |
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 2133 CL9 or G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 2 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).