Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13
Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL13Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
- Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 12.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
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Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Gear score | 48 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL13 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $136 |
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 Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 better?
Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13). Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 12.2 ns; speed and CL combined).