Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs TeamGroup Vulcan 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9TeamGroup Vulcan 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL14Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and TeamGroup Vulcan 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45.
- Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL14).
- Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 11.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
TeamGroup Vulcan 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | TeamGroup Vulcan 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Gear score | 45 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL14 |
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 TeamGroup Vulcan 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 better?
Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and TeamGroup Vulcan 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL14).
Which one is faster?
Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).