Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 vs G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 35.
- Total capacity: G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL10).
- Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
If you care most about speed, true latency.
G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 | G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Gear score | 35 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×4 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 1,066 MHz |
| CL10 | CAS latency | CL7 |
| ≈ $80 | Estimated price | ≈ $54 |
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 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 or G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 better?
Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 35. Total capacity: G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL10).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 ≈ $80, G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 ≈ $54. Current prices vary by store.