Crucial Ballistix Sport 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 vs Samsung MV-3V4G4D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
Crucial Ballistix Sport 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10Samsung MV-3V4G4D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9Crucial Ballistix Sport 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and Samsung MV-3V4G4D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 35 and 34.
- Total capacity: Samsung MV-3V4G4D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Samsung MV-3V4G4D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
- Crucial Ballistix Sport 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Sport 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Samsung MV-3V4G4D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Sport 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 | Samsung MV-3V4G4D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Gear score | 34 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL10 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 or Samsung MV-3V4G4D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?
Crucial Ballistix Sport 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and Samsung MV-3V4G4D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 35 and 34. Total capacity: Samsung MV-3V4G4D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Samsung MV-3V4G4D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).