Crucial CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11 vs G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
Crucial CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11
1×16 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL11G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7Crucial CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11 and G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.
- Total capacity: Crucial CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
- G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 16.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11
If you care most about total capacity.
G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11 | G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Gear score | 39 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×16 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL7 |
| ≈ $78 | Estimated price | — |
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 CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11 or G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 better?
Crucial CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11 and G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: Crucial CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11). G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 16.5 ns; speed and CL combined).