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Corsair ValueSelect 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 vs Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

RAM · Corsair

Corsair ValueSelect 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

1×32 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed40
Latency66
Generation62
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RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed70
Latency97
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair ValueSelect 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.

  • Total capacity: Corsair ValueSelect 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair ValueSelect 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair ValueSelect 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL16Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
65Gear score65
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×32 GBKit1×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL16

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 ValueSelect 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 or Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 better?

Corsair ValueSelect 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Total capacity: Corsair ValueSelect 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).