Memory kits / Comparison

Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16 · 2019
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency97
Generation62
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RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed54
Latency85
Generation62
Verdict

Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.

  • Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
  • Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
74Gear score74
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit2×16 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed3,000 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL16
2019Release 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 3600 CL16 or Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 better?

Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).