Memory kits / Comparison

Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 vs Mushkin Essentials 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

RAM · Crucial

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

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz
GEAR SCORE 45.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed46
Generation62
VS
RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Essentials 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 45.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed32
Latency62
Generation62
Verdict

Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 and Mushkin Essentials 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 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 2,133 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 2666Mushkin Essentials 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
45Gear score45
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×8 GBKit1×8 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
—CAS latencyCL15
—Estimated price≈ $56

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 Mushkin Essentials 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 better?

Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 and Mushkin Essentials 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 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 2,133 MHz).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).