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Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7

RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

1×2 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed28
Latency100
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2200 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed29
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7 leads (2,200 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
  • G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7 has lower true latency (6.4 ns vs 8.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7

If you care most about total capacity, speed, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7
42Gear score42
DDR3TypeDDR3
2 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×2 GBKit2×2 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,200 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL7

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 PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7 better?

Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. Total capacity: G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB). Speed: G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7 leads (2,200 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7 leads (2,200 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).