Memory kits / Comparison

Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 vs TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46

RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Latency75
Generation62
VS
RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46

1×8 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL46
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed77
Latency48
Generation100
Verdict

Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61.

  • Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL46).
  • Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 16.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46
61Gear score61
DDR4TypeDDR5
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×8 GBKit1×8 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed5,600 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL46

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 TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 better?

Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL46).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).