Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 vs Crucial Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600
Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866
1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHzCrucial Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600
1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHzOn specs, Crucial Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 comes out ahead: a gear score of 26 versus 20 for Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866.
- Total capacity: Crucial Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866
If you care most about speed.
Crucial Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 | Crucial Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 | |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Gear score | 26 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×4 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
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 Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 or Crucial Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 better?
On specs, Crucial Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 comes out ahead: a gear score of 26 versus 20 for Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866. Total capacity: Crucial Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).