Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL15Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.
- Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
- Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Gear score | 44 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL15 |
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 (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 or PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 better?
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).