Crucial Ballistix 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
Crucial Ballistix 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
3×1 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Crucial Ballistix 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36.
- Total capacity: Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (4 GB vs 3 GB).
Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Gear score | 36 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 3 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 3×1 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL8 | 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 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?
Crucial Ballistix 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (4 GB vs 3 GB).