Apacer AU 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 vs Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17
Apacer AU 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL17Apacer AU 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.
- Total capacity: Apacer AU 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
- Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Apacer AU 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about total capacity.
Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Apacer AU 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Gear score | 56 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×16 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 3,000 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL17 |
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 Apacer AU 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 or Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 better?
Apacer AU 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56. Total capacity: Apacer AU 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).