Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 vs Kingston Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16Kingston Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL13Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and Kingston Impact 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 Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL16).
- Kingston Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 has lower true latency (12.2 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
If you care most about speed.
Kingston Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 | Kingston Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Gear score | 48 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL13 |
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 Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 better?
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and Kingston Impact 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 Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL16). Kingston Impact 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).