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Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 vs Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600

RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866

1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz
GEAR SCORE 20.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed23
Generation25
VS
RAM · Silicon Power

Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600

1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz
GEAR SCORE 18.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed18
Generation25
Verdict

Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 and Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 20 and 18.

  • Speed: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
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Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600
20Gear score18
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×4 GBKit1×4 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed1,600 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 Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 better?

Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 and Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 20 and 18. 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).