Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9
Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 2250 MHz · CL9Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45.
- Speed: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 leads (2,250 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 8.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Gear score | 45 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 3×2 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 2,250 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 better?
Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45. Speed: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 leads (2,250 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 8.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 leads (2,250 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).