Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 vs Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL14Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 and Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.
- Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL14).
- Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
If you care most about speed.
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 | Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gear score | 51 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 4×4 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL14 | CAS latency | CL8 |
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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 or Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?
Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 and Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL14).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).