Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14
Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL14Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.
- Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL15).
- G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 has lower true latency (7.8 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
If you care most about total capacity.
G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 | G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Gear score | 75 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 3,000 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL14 |
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 G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 better?
Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).