Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD41339 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18
Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD41339 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
3×16 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL18Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD41339 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52.
- Total capacity: Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD41339 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (48 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD41339 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL18).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 has lower true latency (12.9 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD41339 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD41339 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Gear score | 52 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 48 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 3×16 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL18 |
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 CT3K16G3ERSLD41339 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 better?
Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD41339 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52. Total capacity: Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD41339 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (48 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial CT3K16G3ERSLD41339 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).