Crucial CT3K2G3ERSLS8160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Crucial CT8G3S1339M 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
Crucial CT3K2G3ERSLS8160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Crucial CT8G3S1339M 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9Crucial CT3K2G3ERSLS8160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Crucial CT8G3S1339M 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 33 and 34.
- Total capacity: Crucial CT8G3S1339M 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
- Speed: Crucial CT3K2G3ERSLS8160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial CT8G3S1339M 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
Crucial CT3K2G3ERSLS8160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about speed.
Crucial CT8G3S1339M 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial CT3K2G3ERSLS8160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | Crucial CT8G3S1339M 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Gear score | 34 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL9 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $62 |
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 CT3K2G3ERSLS8160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or Crucial CT8G3S1339M 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?
Crucial CT3K2G3ERSLS8160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Crucial CT8G3S1339M 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 33 and 34. Total capacity: Crucial CT8G3S1339M 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: Crucial CT3K2G3ERSLS8160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial CT8G3S1339M 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial CT3K2G3ERSLS8160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).