Eight-inch armament and higher speed are judged advantages for cruiser work in this comparison. That does not settle how efficiently the ships use their size and tonnage. Both designs receive criticism on that broader basis. A ship can be a serious threat to an opponent while still using its displacement poorly.
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Cruiser performance and design efficiency
More suitable armament and higher speed can improve a cruiser's usefulness without making its design efficient for its displacement.