Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL17G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).
- G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 | G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Gear score | 56 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 3,000 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL15 |
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 AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 better?
Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56. Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17). G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).