Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666
Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHzCrucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45.
- Total capacity: Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
- Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 | |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Gear score | 45 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | — |
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 Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 better?
Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45. Total capacity: Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).