Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Crucial CT3KIT25664BD160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Crucial CT3KIT25664BD160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Crucial CT3KIT25664BD160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 33.
- Total capacity: Crucial CT3KIT25664BD160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
- Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Crucial CT3KIT25664BD160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Crucial CT3KIT25664BD160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Gear score | 33 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 2×2 GB | Kit | 3×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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 (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Crucial CT3KIT25664BD160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?
Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Crucial CT3KIT25664BD160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 33. Total capacity: Crucial CT3KIT25664BD160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11). Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).