Memory kits / Comparison

Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 vs G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6

RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz
GEAR SCORE 45.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed46
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6

4×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL6
GEAR SCORE 45.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed18
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 and G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45.

  • Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
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Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
45Gear score45
DDR4TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×8 GBKit4×2 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
—CAS latencyCL6

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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 or G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 better?

Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 and G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45. Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).