Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
1×2 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
- Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Gear score | 42 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 2 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 1×2 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL16 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $34 |
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 Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 better?
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).