Crucial CT3KIT51272BA1067 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 vs G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
Crucial CT3KIT51272BA1067 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7Crucial CT3KIT51272BA1067 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.
- Total capacity: Crucial CT3KIT51272BA1067 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (1,333 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
- G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial CT3KIT51272BA1067 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
If you care most about total capacity.
G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial CT3KIT51272BA1067 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 | G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Gear score | 39 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 12 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 3×4 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,066 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL7 |
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 CT3KIT51272BA1067 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 or G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 better?
Crucial CT3KIT51272BA1067 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: Crucial CT3KIT51272BA1067 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (1,333 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (1,333 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).