Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 vs Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL18Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL18Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 and Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.
- Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
- Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
If you care most about total capacity.
Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 | Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Gear score | 67 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 3,200 MHz | Speed | 4,000 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL18 |
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 3200 CL18 or Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 better?
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 and Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).