Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 38.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
- Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Gear score | 38 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×2 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL10 |
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 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 or G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 better?
Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 38. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).