Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Patriot Signature Line 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL19
Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Patriot Signature Line 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL19
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL19Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Patriot Signature Line 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.
- Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Signature Line 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL19 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL19).
- Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 15.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Signature Line 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL19
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | Patriot Signature Line 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL19 | |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Gear score | 39 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL19 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $26 |
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 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or Patriot Signature Line 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL19 better?
Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Patriot Signature Line 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Patriot Signature Line 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL19 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL19).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Signature Line 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL19 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).