Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs PNY MN16384KD3-1600 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9PNY MN16384KD3-1600 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and PNY MN16384KD3-1600 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45.
- Total capacity: PNY MN16384KD3-1600 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 6 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
- Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
PNY MN16384KD3-1600 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | PNY MN16384KD3-1600 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Gear score | 45 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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 PNY MN16384KD3-1600 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?
Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and PNY MN16384KD3-1600 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45. Total capacity: PNY MN16384KD3-1600 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).