Corsair Vengeance Pro 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 vs Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
Corsair Vengeance Pro 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2666 MHz · CL12Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16Corsair Vengeance Pro 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.
- Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance Pro 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance Pro 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL16).
Corsair Vengeance Pro 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Vengeance Pro 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 | Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Gear score | 65 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL12 | CAS latency | CL16 |
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 2666 CL12 or Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 better?
Corsair Vengeance Pro 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance Pro 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance Pro 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).