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Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 vs GoodRAM IRDM 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36

RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed54
Latency90
Generation62
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RAM · GoodRAM

GoodRAM IRDM 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36

1×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL36
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed77
Latency70
Generation100
Verdict

Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and GoodRAM IRDM 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 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: GoodRAM IRDM 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL36).
  • Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

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

Pick this

GoodRAM IRDM 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15GoodRAM IRDM 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36
75Gear score75
DDR4TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×16 GBKit1×16 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed5,600 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL36

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 GoodRAM IRDM 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 better?

Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and GoodRAM IRDM 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 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: GoodRAM IRDM 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL36).

Which one is faster?

Speed: GoodRAM IRDM 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).