Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 vs Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16 · 2019Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.
- Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 | Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | Gear score | 69 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 3,200 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL16 |
| 2019 | Release year | — |
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 3200 CL16 or Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 better?
Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).