Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL18Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.
- Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL18).
- Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Gear score | 44 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL18 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $42 |
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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 or G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 better?
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).