Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 vs Kingston HyperX Beast 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16Kingston HyperX Beast 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and Kingston HyperX Beast 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61.
- Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Beast 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Beast 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).
- Kingston HyperX Beast 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 has lower true latency (10.3 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
If you care most about speed.
Kingston HyperX Beast 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 | Kingston HyperX Beast 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Gear score | 61 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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 Kingston HyperX Beast 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 better?
Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and Kingston HyperX Beast 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Beast 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Beast 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).