Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 vs Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 4266 MHz · CL19Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 and Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68.
- Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL19).
- Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 | Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Gear score | 68 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 4,266 MHz | Speed | 3,000 MHz |
| CL19 | CAS latency | CL15 |
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 4266 CL19 or Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 better?
Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 and Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL19).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).