Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Vengeance RGB RT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 vs Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance RGB RT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed76
Latency97
Generation62
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RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed76
Latency97
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Vengeance RGB RT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 and Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Vengeance RGB RT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
76Gear score76
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
4,000 MHzSpeed4,000 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL18
≈ $148Estimated price—

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 RGB RT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 or Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 better?

Corsair Vengeance RGB RT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 and Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.