Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs Kingston KVR21N15/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9Kingston KVR21N15/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Kingston KVR21N15/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45.
- Total capacity: Kingston KVR21N15/8 8GB (1x8GB) 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).
Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston KVR21N15/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | Kingston KVR21N15/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Gear score | 45 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL15 |
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 KVR21N15/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 better?
Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Kingston KVR21N15/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45. Total capacity: Kingston KVR21N15/8 8GB (1x8GB) 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).