Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 vs Crucial CT2K32G48C40S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15Crucial CT2K32G48C40S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
2×32 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL40Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and Crucial CT2K32G48C40S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.
- Total capacity: Crucial CT2K32G48C40S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB).
- Speed: Crucial CT2K32G48C40S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL40).
- Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 16.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Crucial CT2K32G48C40S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 | Crucial CT2K32G48C40S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Gear score | 75 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 64 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 2×32 GB |
| 3,000 MHz | Speed | 4,800 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL40 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $330 |
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 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 or Crucial CT2K32G48C40S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 better?
Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and Crucial CT2K32G48C40S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Total capacity: Crucial CT2K32G48C40S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: Crucial CT2K32G48C40S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL40).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial CT2K32G48C40S5 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).