Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 vs Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL16Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 and Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.
- Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).
- Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 10.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16
If you care most about total capacity.
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 | Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Gear score | 65 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,933 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL16 |
| ≈ $104 | Estimated price | — |
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 LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 or Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 better?
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 and Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 10.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).