Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 35.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
- Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about speed, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Gear score | 35 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×2 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,066 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL7 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $64 |
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 Smart Tracer 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 better?
Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 35. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).