Crucial CT8G3ERSLD41339 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
Crucial CT8G3ERSLD41339 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7Crucial CT8G3ERSLD41339 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 33.
- Total capacity: Crucial CT8G3ERSLD41339 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial CT8G3ERSLD41339 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial CT8G3ERSLD41339 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Gear score | 33 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL7 |
| ≈ $46 | 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 CT8G3ERSLD41339 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 better?
Crucial CT8G3ERSLD41339 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 33. Total capacity: Crucial CT8G3ERSLD41339 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9). G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).