Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 vs Crucial CT2K102464BF186D 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16Crucial CT2K102464BF186D 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and Crucial CT2K102464BF186D 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 46.
- Total capacity: Crucial CT2K102464BF186D 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial CT2K102464BF186D 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL16).
- Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Crucial CT2K102464BF186D 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 | Crucial CT2K102464BF186D 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Gear score | 46 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×4 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL13 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $58 |
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 LT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 or Crucial CT2K102464BF186D 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 better?
Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and Crucial CT2K102464BF186D 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 46. Total capacity: Crucial CT2K102464BF186D 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial CT2K102464BF186D 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).