Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
4×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL6Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45.
- Total capacity: G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL9).
- G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 8.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Gear score | 45 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 4×2 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL6 |
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 2133 CL9 or G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 better?
Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45. Total capacity: G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL9).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).