Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 vs G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL16).
- G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 | G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Gear score | 61 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL7 |
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 (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 or G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 better?
Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61. Total capacity: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).