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Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 45.0 / 100Average
Capacity25
Speed28
Latency100
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 45.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed32
Latency62
Generation62
Verdict

Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
  • CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
  • Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
45Gear score45
DDR3TypeDDR4
6 GBTotal capacity8 GB
3×2 GBKit2×4 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL15

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 Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 better?

Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15). Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).