Memory kits / Comparison

Crucial Ballistix Sport 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866

RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix Sport 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

1×1 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 28.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
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RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866

1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz
GEAR SCORE 20.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed23
Generation25
Verdict

On specs, Crucial Ballistix Sport 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 comes out ahead: a gear score of 28 versus 20 for Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866.

  • Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 leads (4 GB vs 1 GB).
  • Speed: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
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Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix Sport 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL9Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866
28Gear score20
DDR3TypeDDR3
1 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×1 GBKit1×4 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed1,866 MHz
CL9CAS latency—

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 Sport 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 better?

On specs, Crucial Ballistix Sport 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 comes out ahead: a gear score of 28 versus 20 for Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 leads (4 GB vs 1 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).