Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 vs GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL18Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61.
- Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
- GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 | GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Gear score | 61 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 4,000 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL18 |
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 GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 better?
Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).