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Crucial Ballistix Sport 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Mushkin Silverline 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 · Mushkin

Mushkin Silverline 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 Mushkin Silverline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 28 and 28.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Silverline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB).
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Mushkin Silverline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix Sport 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL9Mushkin Silverline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
28Gear score28
DDR3TypeDDR3
2 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×1 GBKit2×2 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL9

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 Mushkin Silverline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?

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