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Crucial CT3KIT51264BA1339 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

RAM · Crucial

Crucial CT3KIT51264BA1339 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity50
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed32
Latency62
Generation62
Verdict

Crucial CT3KIT51264BA1339 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.

  • Total capacity: Crucial CT3KIT51264BA1339 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Crucial CT3KIT51264BA1339 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
  • Crucial CT3KIT51264BA1339 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 has lower true latency (13.5 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Crucial CT3KIT51264BA1339 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial CT3KIT51264BA1339 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
39Gear score39
DDR3TypeDDR4
12 GBTotal capacity4 GB
3×4 GBKit1×4 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL15

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 CT3KIT51264BA1339 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 better?

Crucial CT3KIT51264BA1339 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: Crucial CT3KIT51264BA1339 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial CT3KIT51264BA1339 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).