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Crucial Ballistix Elite 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Mushkin Ridgeback 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix Elite 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed18
Latency90
Generation25
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RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Ridgeback 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed18
Latency90
Generation25
Verdict

Crucial Ballistix Elite 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Mushkin Ridgeback 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix Elite 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8Mushkin Ridgeback 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
39Gear score39
DDR3TypeDDR3
6 GBTotal capacity6 GB
3×2 GBKit3×2 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL8CAS latencyCL8

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 Mushkin Ridgeback 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?

Crucial Ballistix Elite 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Mushkin Ridgeback 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.

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