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Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 vs G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 38.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed18
Latency72
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 38.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed18
Latency72
Generation25
Verdict

Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 38.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
38Gear score38
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit1×8 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL10

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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 or G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 better?

Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 38.

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