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Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 vs Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13

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 · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed32
Latency74
Generation62
Verdict

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.

  • Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL16).
  • Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 has lower true latency (12.2 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

Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13
48Gear score48
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit2×4 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL13
—Estimated price≈ $136

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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 better?

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL16). Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 has lower true latency (12.2 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).