Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 vs Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL12Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.
- Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL16).
- Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
If you care most about total capacity.
Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 | Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 | |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Gear score | 48 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL12 |
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 Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 better?
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL16). Kingston HyperX Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).