Corsair Vengeance Pro 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 vs Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
Corsair Vengeance Pro 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16Corsair Vengeance Pro 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 and Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61.
- Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance Pro 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance Pro 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).
- Corsair Vengeance Pro 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 has lower true latency (10.3 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Vengeance Pro 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Vengeance Pro 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 | Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Gear score | 61 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL16 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $320 |
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 Pro 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 or Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 better?
Corsair Vengeance Pro 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 and Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61. Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance Pro 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance Pro 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).