Memory kits / Comparison

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 vs Crucial CT2K8G3ERSLQ81067 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed40
Latency66
Generation62
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RAM · Crucial

Crucial CT2K8G3ERSLQ81067 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed12
Latency86
Generation25
Verdict

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and Crucial CT2K8G3ERSLQ81067 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.

  • Total capacity: Crucial CT2K8G3ERSLQ81067 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Crucial CT2K8G3ERSLQ81067 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL16).
  • Crucial CT2K8G3ERSLQ81067 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Crucial CT2K8G3ERSLQ81067 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16Crucial CT2K8G3ERSLQ81067 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
48Gear score48
DDR4TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×4 GBKit2×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL7

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) DDR4 2400 CL16 or Crucial CT2K8G3ERSLQ81067 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 better?

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and Crucial CT2K8G3ERSLQ81067 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. Total capacity: Crucial CT2K8G3ERSLQ81067 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial CT2K8G3ERSLQ81067 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).