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Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9

Average

Capacity35

Speed23

Latency92

Generation25

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9

Average

Capacity35

Speed23

Latency92

Generation25

Verdict

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9		G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
44	Gear score	44
DDR3	Type	DDR3
8 GB	Total capacity	8 GB
1×8 GB	Kit	2×4 GB
1,866 MHz	Speed	1,866 MHz
CL9	CAS latency	CL9
—	Estimated price	≈ $90

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 X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 better?

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.

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