Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 vs Mushkin Proline 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16Mushkin Proline 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
3×8 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and Mushkin Proline 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Proline 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (24 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
- CAS latency: Mushkin Proline 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL16).
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
If you care most about speed.
Mushkin Proline 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 | Mushkin Proline 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Gear score | 48 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 24 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 3×8 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 1,066 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL7 |
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 Mushkin Proline 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 better?
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and Mushkin Proline 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. Total capacity: Mushkin Proline 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (24 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Proline 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).