Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
1×2 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.
- Total capacity: GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB).
- Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 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.
GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | GeIL EVO X II AMD 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 |
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 GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 better?
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. Total capacity: GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB). Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 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: GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).