Crucial Ballistix 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs Crucial CT24G56C46S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL46
Crucial Ballistix 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16Crucial CT24G56C46S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL46
1×24 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL46Crucial Ballistix 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Crucial CT24G56C46S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.
- Total capacity: Crucial CT24G56C46S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (24 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Crucial CT24G56C46S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL46).
- Crucial Ballistix 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 16.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Crucial CT24G56C46S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL46
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 | Crucial CT24G56C46S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 | |
|---|---|---|
| 74 | Gear score | 74 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 24 GB |
| 1×16 GB | Kit | 1×24 GB |
| 3,600 MHz | Speed | 5,600 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL46 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $108 |
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 Crucial Ballistix 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 or Crucial CT24G56C46S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 better?
Crucial Ballistix 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Crucial CT24G56C46S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Total capacity: Crucial CT24G56C46S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (24 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Crucial CT24G56C46S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL46).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial CT24G56C46S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).