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Crucial Ballistix Sport 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix Sport 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

2×1 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 28.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 28.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
Verdict

Crucial Ballistix Sport 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 28 and 28.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB).
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G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix Sport 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL9G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
28Gear score28
DDR3TypeDDR3
2 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×1 GBKit2×2 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL9
—Estimated price≈ $100

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 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?

Crucial Ballistix Sport 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 28 and 28. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB).