Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 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.
G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 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 G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 better?
Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 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: G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).