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Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 44.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed23
Latency92
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 44.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed23
Latency92
Generation25
Verdict

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Kingston HyperX Savage 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 CL9Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
44Gear score44
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×8 GBKit2×4 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed1,866 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL9

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 Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 better?

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.