Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 vs Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD41339 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD41339 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
3×16 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD41339 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52.
- Total capacity: Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD41339 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (48 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD41339 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
- Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD41339 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 | Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD41339 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Gear score | 52 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 48 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 3×16 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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) DDR4 2666 CL16 or Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD41339 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD41339 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52. Total capacity: Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD41339 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (48 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD41339 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).