Memory kits / Comparison

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 vs Panram Ninja-V 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 · Panram

Panram Ninja-V 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 Panram Ninja-V 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: Panram Ninja-V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL16).
  • Panram Ninja-V 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

Panram Ninja-V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16Panram Ninja-V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13
48Gear score48
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit2×4 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL13

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 Panram Ninja-V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 better?

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and Panram Ninja-V 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: Panram Ninja-V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL16). Panram Ninja-V 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).