Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs EVGA SSC 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9EVGA SSC 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and EVGA SSC 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.
- Speed: EVGA SSC 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
- Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 9.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
EVGA SSC 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | EVGA SSC 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Gear score | 48 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 or EVGA SSC 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 better?
Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and EVGA SSC 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. Speed: EVGA SSC 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11). Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 9.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: EVGA SSC 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).