Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 9.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Gear score | 44 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL7 |
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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 better?
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44. Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9). G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 9.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).