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Corsair CMK32GX4M2E3200C16 vs Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

RAM · Corsair

Corsair CMK32GX4M2E3200C16

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed32
Generation62
VS
RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Latency75
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair CMK32GX4M2E3200C16 and Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61.

  • Total capacity: Corsair CMK32GX4M2E3200C16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
Pick this

Corsair CMK32GX4M2E3200C16

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair CMK32GX4M2E3200C16Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
61Gear score61
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×16 GBKit2×8 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
—CAS latencyCL16
—Estimated price≈ $320
2Setups using it0

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 Corsair CMK32GX4M2E3200C16 or Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 better?

Corsair CMK32GX4M2E3200C16 and Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61. Total capacity: Corsair CMK32GX4M2E3200C16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).