Crucial Ballistix Elite 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
Crucial Ballistix Elite 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL6Crucial Ballistix Elite 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.
- Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix Elite 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL8).
- G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Elite 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity.
G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Elite 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Gear score | 39 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL6 |
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 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 better?
Crucial Ballistix Elite 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix Elite 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL8). G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).