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Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs PNY Anarchy 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

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 · PNY

PNY Anarchy 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed23
Latency84
Generation25
Verdict

Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and PNY Anarchy 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.

  • Total capacity: PNY Anarchy 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 2 GB).
  • Speed: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
  • Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

PNY Anarchy 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9PNY Anarchy 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
42Gear score42
DDR3TypeDDR3
2 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×2 GBKit1×8 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed1,866 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL10

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 PNY Anarchy 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?

Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and PNY Anarchy 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. Total capacity: PNY Anarchy 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 2 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).