Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 vs Crucial Ballistix Tactical 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11Crucial Ballistix Tactical 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 and Crucial Ballistix Tactical 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
- Crucial Ballistix Tactical 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 10.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
If you care most about speed.
Crucial Ballistix Tactical 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 | Crucial Ballistix Tactical 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Gear score | 53 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 or Crucial Ballistix Tactical 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 better?
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 and Crucial Ballistix Tactical 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53. Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11). Crucial Ballistix Tactical 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 10.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).