Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 vs Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
1×8 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL40Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHzCorsair Vengeance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 and Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 60.
- Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
If you care most about speed.
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 | Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Gear score | 60 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 4×4 GB |
| 5,200 MHz | Speed | 3,000 MHz |
| CL40 | CAS latency | — |
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 Vengeance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 or Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 better?
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 and Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 60. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).