Memory kits / Comparison

Crucial CT12864BA160B 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Mushkin Essentials 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

RAM · Crucial

Crucial CT12864BA160B 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

1×1 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 30.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
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RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Essentials 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 30.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
Verdict

Crucial CT12864BA160B 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Mushkin Essentials 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 30 and 30.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Essentials 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (4 GB vs 1 GB).
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Mushkin Essentials 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial CT12864BA160B 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL11Mushkin Essentials 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
30Gear score30
DDR3TypeDDR3
1 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×1 GBKit2×2 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL11
—Estimated price≈ $54

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 CT12864BA160B 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or Mushkin Essentials 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?

Crucial CT12864BA160B 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Mushkin Essentials 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 30 and 30. Total capacity: Mushkin Essentials 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (4 GB vs 1 GB).